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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2024 —The Africa region of the World Bank Group (WBG) has opened the application period for the 2025 WBG Africa Fellowship Program for Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. graduates who are Sub-Saharan Africa nationals. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Through the fellowship, we aim to build the capacity of the next generation of African change makers in development research, policymaking and promote the goals of reducing poverty in the region.  

Application period: July 10 - August 25 (11:50pm ET)

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To be considered you must be a Ph.D. candidate or recent graduate (within three years of Ph.D. completion) from Sub-Saharan Africa. See full eligibility criteria below.

If accepted, you will:

• spend six months getting hands-on experience at WBG headquarters in Washington D.C. or a country office. The fellowship requires an in-person availability for the period January-June 2025.
• ·work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that contribute to the WBG’s goal of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity.

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ABOUT THE WBG AFRICA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The program targets young talented African nationals who are completing or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work. The fellowship program has been very successful since its inception, building a strong pipeline of young African talent interested in a career in development, in international institutions, African governments, think tanks, and academia.

The program offers selected fellows a six-month assignment at WBG offices in Washington D.C. or in country offices to gain hands-on experience in WBG operations. This includes knowledge generation and dissemination, design of global and country policies, and the building of institutions to achieve inclusive growth in developing countries. While benefitting from research and innovation in multiple sectors, fellows will also work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that contribute to the World Bank’s goal of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity. 

FULL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Be a recent Ph.D. graduate (within three years of completion) or be enrolled in the last year of the Ph.D. program.
• Have an excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Be 32 or under the age of 32 by January 2025.

SELECTION PROCESS

Phase I:  A short-list of candidates will be selected and made available for hire to the different units of the WBG depending on the applicants’ field of specialization and interest. Applicants will be notified about the status of their application or whether they have been shortlisted or not.

Phase II:  The final list of fellows will be selected in consultation with the various units of the WBG. When the selection is complete, all shortlisted candidates will be informed of their selection status. Selected candidates will then be notified and, upon acceptance, be hired as short-term consultants for six months starting January 2025.

Fellows are eligible to receive consultant fees and round-trip economy-class air travel to Washington, D.C. or a WBG country office.

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Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa

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The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) was formed in 2008 to support the development of a vibrant African academy that lead world-class multidisciplinary research with positive impact on public and population health. CARTA offers a well thought out approach to rebuild and strengthen the capacity of African researchers and universities to produce world-class researchers, research leaders, and scholars. The collaborative initiative enhances the capacity of African universities to create conducive research environments by supporting junior faculty members to undertake their doctoral training locally and to become internationally recognized research leaders. CARTA is a consortium of eight African partner universities, four research institutions, and eight non-African partner institutions, jointly led by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Kenya, and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa.

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CARTA invites aspiring researchers to apply for the 2025 PhD fellowships under the CARTA-PSVAC program. This fellowship supports advanced research in public and population health. Click here to explore eligibility requirements, application deadlines, funding details, and application procedures.

Call For Applications: CARTA PhD Fellowships 2025

The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) is pleased to invite suitable applications for its prestigious PhD Fellowships for the year 2025. CARTA is a collaborative initiative involving eight African universities, four African research institutes, and eight non-African partners. Our mission is to bolster the capacity of African institutions to conduct globally competitive research, with a particular focus on addressing health and development challenges in the region.

About the CARTA PhD Fellowship

As part of its innovations, CARTA offers a collaborative doctoral training program in public and population health. This program has been developed in response to the great challenges faced by Africa’s institutions of higher education in addressing the training and retention of the next generation of academics in the region. Specifically, CARTA seeks to fund candidates who will be future leaders in their institutions. That is, young, capable, and committed individuals who, in time, will ensure that their universities will be the institutions of choice for future generations of academics and university administrators wishing to make a positive impact on public and population health in Africa.

The multi-disciplinary CARTA PhD fellowship is open to staff members of participating institutions who are interested in conducting their PhD research on topics relevant to the broad fields of public and population health. We welcome applications from any discipline, such as public health, demography, anthropology, communication, and economics, among others, as long as the research question aims to contribute to public and population health issues in Africa. CARTA is committed to gender equity in access to the training programs and governance structure and implements a series of interventions to support the progress of women in academia (see CARTA’s gender position). Women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. 

Successful applicants will attend CARTA’s innovative series of Joint Advanced Seminars (JASES) for cohorts of doctoral students admitted and registered in the participating African universities. Both the development and delivery of these courses are jointly led by regional and international experts. The seminars include didactic sessions, discussions, demonstrations, and practice labs.

Eligibility

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Prior admission into a PhD program is not required for application but awards are contingent on such admission being obtained at one of the participating African universities.
• Applicants for this program must be full-time teaching or research staff at one of the participating African institutions and should be committed to contributing towards building capacity at their institutions.
• Applicant’s PhD research proposal must be related to public and population health.
• Fellowships are only open to individuals who have not yet registered for a PhD or are in the very early stages (first year) of the PhD program and are yet to define their research proposal. Fellows seeking support to complete a PhD or secure an additional PhD are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must commit to participation in all four annual residential Joint Advanced Seminars (JASes), and to engage in inter-seminar activities designed to keep fellows actively engaged and in continual communication with peers and mentors.
• Male applicants must be under the age of 40 years and female applicants under the age of 45 years.

Eligible African Institutions

• Makerere University , Uganda
• Moi University, Kenya
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
• University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi and Associates (through Kamuzu)
• University of Nairobi, Kenya
• University of Rwanda, Rwanda
• University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa (please note that South Africans are not eligible)
• Somali National University, Somalia (through collaboration with Makerere University )
• African Population and Health Research Center, Kenya
• Agincourt Health and Population Unit, South Africa
• Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania

Application Procedure

• Contact the CARTA focal person at your institution to discuss your interest and obtain application materials.
• At this point, applicants are expected to submit their application forms and reference letters to the focal persons at partner institutions by April 15, 2024 , WITH A COPY TO THE SECRETARIAT ([email protected]) .
• CARTA partner institutions will nominate candidates who will be invited for the full application process. The institutional selection will take place between April 15 and May 15, 2024 . Institutions must submit a completed University CARTA PhD Fellowships Applications Screening Form by May 15, 2025 .
• Only those who are nominated by their institutions will be invited to submit a full application between June 1 and July 15, 2024 . 

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By Maureen Agena and Agaba Issa Mugabo

Makerere University (Mak) and the University of Namibia (UNAM), on 13 August, 2024, renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaborative academia and industry research.

The two partnering universities are both members of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), an organization of 170 universities in 40 countries across Africa hosted by the Government of Uganda at Makerere University .

The signing of the MoU was on the sidelines of the second RUFORUM Triennial Conference taking place from 12-16 August, 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia under the theme “Operationalising Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialisation, and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action.” The Conference is also a landmark celebration for RUFORUM’s 20 th anniversary.

Relatedly, the African Union (AUC) and European Union (EU) have agreed on an EU-Africa strategy within the Global Gateway, which aims to mobilise up to €300 billion in investments through a team Europe approach, bringing together the EU, its member states and their financial and development institutions. It seeks a transformational impact in the digital, climate and energy, transport, health, and education and research sectors. Part of that investment is an allocation of €978 million for intra-Africa mobility, open to all African universities and accessed on competitive basis.

For Universities in Africa, the main objective is to increase skills and qualifications across the African continent while collaborating with universities in Europe. This way, inclusive learning mobility opportunities will be promoted, the quality and relevance of Internationalisation of higher education, especially in Africa will be improved and unemployment among higher education students and trainees will be addressed. 

The eligible consortium composition must have a minimum of four and maximum of six Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from Sub-Saharan Africa with one HEI from one for the EU member states (EU technical partner). Only one HEI in Africa can be lead applicant/coordinator. Other organisations from Africa can participate as Associate Partners. In order to benefit from this, Africa must be represented by at least three of the five regions on the continent. For instance, if a University in Southern Africa applies for the grant, it must do so with one from East Africa, West Africa or North Africa and together must have an EU university. If a university has the capacity to, it must host students from another partner university for academic mobility to be achieved.

Makerere University and the University of Namibia will under this MoU take full advantage of what the project will offer. Each project will receive up to the tune of €1.8 million.

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University confirmed an already existing collaboration with UNAM on a number of projects with a lot of their staff coming to Makerere University for exchange programs. He stated that Makerere was been instrumental in helping to set up UNAM’s School of Pharmacy with many students from Namibia coming to Makerere for training.

Prof. Nawangwe added that the solutions of Africa will be found within Africa and the work that the universities are going to do together will help move Africa out of poverty.

He signed the MoU in the presence of the Principal of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Prof. Gorettie N. Nabanoga.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony in Windhoek, Namibia, Prof. Kenneth Matengo, the Vice Chancellor of UNAM said that for a long time, universities in Africa have had more research collaborations with universities in Europe and America than with their African counterparts, a position that must now change. “We need to focus on South to South Cooperation within the Context of Africa.”

Partnerships between RUFORUM member universities are envisaged to help strengthen foresight capacity at African universities and other partners and support capacity building in this important area to support planning and future implementation of key programs. Furthermore, they are projected to increase ‘academic mobility schemes’ and strengthens Centres of Excellence to enhance mobility, regional level training, and economies of scope as well as scale.

Graduate Programmes Admissions List 2024/25

The Academic Registrar,  Makerere University  has released the admission list to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas,  Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the  2024/2025  Academic Year. 

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Foodland project research dissemination: nakaseke district farmers sensitized on modern agricultural practices & proper nutrition.

******Food and Local, Agricultural, and Nutritional Diversity (FoodLAND) project aims to develop, implement and validate innovative, scalable, and sustainable technologies aimed at supporting the nutrition performance of local food systems in Africa, while strengthening agro-biodiversity and food diversity as well as diversity of healthy diets.

Experiences of Nakaseke District farmers

Farmers in Nakaseke District are indebted for the support and training received from the FoodLAND Project. Although many had been engaged in the activity, they lacked knowledge and skills of modern farming. Connected to FoodLAND through VEDCO, a non-governmental and not for profit agricultural organization, the farmers have acquired skills on value addition, precision irrigation/fertigation, smart storage systems, gardening and hydroponics systems, biodegradable mulching, precision crop protection systems, precision harvesting systems and agro-ecological intensification practices.

According to Ms. Nakawuba Sarah, a widow and tomato farmer in Kapeeka Sub County, Nakaseke District, the knowledge acquired has enabled her to expand, and gain more profits. “I extend my gratitude to FoodLAND and the funders of the project. The knowledge acquired over time has enabled me to expand my farm and earn more money. Due to ignorance, we used to be exploited – people would buy our products cheaply because we lacked knowledge of preservation. The training on value addition has helped us learn how to preserve our products and we are now benefiting more from them. At the time my husband died, we had just a small house built on his father’s land. I am happy that with the support received from VEDCO and FoodLAND, I have bought a plot of land, built a house, and I am able to pay school fees for my children. I once again thank VEDCO and the FoodLAND. Although the FoodLAND project is ending soon, I request that they do not leave us. They should continue training us so that we further improve our skills.”

Mr. Lubowa Samuel Sunday , also a farmer in Kapeeka Sub County, Nakaseke District is equally grateful. Through FoodLAND, several farmers in Nakaseke District have acquired knowledge of climate smart agriculture. “Farming in the dry season is no longer a challenge. Our harvest has increased and we are now earning more. However we still face a number of challenges including the high cost of fertilizers and pesticides. We appeal to the project team to conduct more research on natural remedies for the challenges we are experiencing.”

Ms. Nankya Jane , a coffee and banana farmer Semuto Sub County, Nakaseke District, the irrigation skills acquired through the project have greatly improved her farm. “The place where I do my farming was so dry, and this, in many cases, affected my yields. Through VEDCO, we were taken to the Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) where we acquired skills on proper irrigation and value addition using technologies developed by the FoodLAND Project. If I had acquired these skills when I started 7 years ago, I would be very far. My appeal is that you continue offering training to us. There is a lot more that we need to learn.”

About the FoodLAND project

Launched in 2020, the main objective of the FoodLAND project was to develop, implement and validate innovative, scalable and sustainable technologies aimed at supporting the nutrition performance of local food systems in Africa, while strengthening agro-biodiversity and food diversity as well as diversity of healthy diets.

Funded to the tune of 7 million euro by the European Commission within the Horizon 2020 programme, and led by Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna (Italy), the project committed to developing a range of innovations for local agriculture and aquaculture development, as well as to nudging consumers towards healthier eating behaviour in six African countries: Morocco, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The project specifically aimed to empower smallholder farmers and food operators, foster nutrition responsive and sustainable agro-biodiversity, reinforce the productivity and resilience of food supply chains, and create new market opportunities at both the local and global scales, thereby encouraging the flourishing of rural communities. The project was envisaged to create a network of 14 local Food Hubs—paired with 14 separate cities in these countries—that would mobilise relevant actors in rural, urban and peri-urban communities and serve as injection points for testing and introducing the innovations. The 28 partners that comprise the FoodLAND consortium (18 of them African institutions while the other 10 are European) were expected to work together to develop, implement and validate 12 technological innovations; which include organizational and technological innovations for both vegetable and fish farming and food processing systems, together with 17 novel local food products, ranging from fresh, dried and processed vegetables and fish to composite flours and therapeutic foods.

In Uganda, the project was implemented in 6 districts namely; Masaka, Nakaseke, Kamuli, Lwengo, Mukono and Wakiso, and was led by Prof. John Muyonga from the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Makerere University . Other members on the project were: Prof. Johnny Mugisha from CAES; Dr. Cassius Aruho, Dr. Puline Nakyewa, Dr. Margaret Masette, Dr. Getrude Atukunda and Dr. Justus Rutaisire from NARO; Mr. Henry Nsereko from VEDCO; and Prof. Dorothy Nakimbugwe from Nutreal.

To date, the project team in Uganda has registered a number of achievements including;

• New nutrient enhanced food products – Noodles containing orange fleshed sweet potatoes and biofortified beans; instant flours containing orange fleshed sweet potatoes, biofortified beans and grain amaranth; and dry eggplant. Arrangements are in place for commercialization of the technologies by SMEs.
• Establishment of infrastructure at MUARIK for research and training on fertigation (irrigation that supplies water together with manure) and precision irrigation.
• Development of technology for smart cold storage of perishable foods such as fruits and vegetables. The technology allows for remote monitoring of temperature and relative humidity.
• Development of technology for rodent control in stores. This technology has been shown to be effective in preventing of rodent damage to food in stores.
• Promotion of agro-ecological intensification – Applying ecological principles to ensure sustainable agricultural production.
• Testing application of bio-based packaging of food
• Training of 100 farmers in different production technologies.
• Training of 3 M.Sc.
• Developing of nutrition guidelines for adults and the elderly.

Dissemination of the project findings and achievements to farmers and district leaders in Nakaseke

On 16 th July 2024, the project team held a dissemination workshop for Nakaseke District leaders and farmers to sensitize them on different aspects including the research findings and recommendations for improved farming practices. Coordinated by Ms. Josephine Kisakye, and conducted at Butalangu District Headquarters, the workshop was attended by representatives of farmer groups in Nakaseke as well as the district officials, including the CAO, DHO, DPMO and RDC. On behalf of the Project Coordinator, Dr Richard Bukenya, also a member of staff in the Department of Food Technology and Nutrition briefed the farmers on the findings of the project, highlighting the project objectives and progress made thus far, including the technologies, novel raw materials, ingredients and food products developed.  Under the project, a number of technologies for smart farming have been developed and are being tested. These include: Digital tools for precision agriculture, farming management systems like the rodent control system as part of smart storage systems, and the food processing systems like the solar drier.

During the workshop, Mr. Barak Price, a student on the project sensitized participants on the rodent control system. He also trained the farmers on precision irrigation/fertigation. The farmers were also taken through the processes of value addition. Ms. Josephine Kisakye, a researcher on the project discussed the nutrition recommendations developed by the project. In the course of the project activities, it was noted that diets in Uganda are mainly composed of starchy staples, especially cereals, roots, tubers and bananas, with legumes constituting the main protein source. Intake of micronutrient-rich foods is low, despite various interventions to promote consumption of fruits, and vegetables. Ugandan adult and elderly population in both rural and urban areas were found to be at risk of under-nutrition and micro-nutrient deficiencies. Nutritional recommendations included: i) Daily consumption of locally available fruits and vegetables, whole starchy staples, and protein-rich foods; including beans, peas, nuts, fish, eggs, and meat; ii) Limiting the consumption of fried foods, salt, alcohol, and sweetened beverages; iii) Hydrate with fluids, preferably water; Regular engagement in moderate-intensity physical activity like brisk walking, digging, swimming, aerobics, and cycling; vi) Undertaking medical examination at intervals of no longer than 6 months to facilitate timely detection and treatment of ailments like diabetes, hypertension, high plasma cholesterol and cancers.

Appreciation by the District officials

Butalangu Town Clerk, Ms. Rashida Mutebi on behalf of the Chief Administrative Officer appreciated the project for reaching out and working with the local communities to improve their livelihoods. “The trainings on value addition will go a long way in saving our farmers losses,” she noted, calling for resilience and cooperation amongst the farmers. “It is important that you work together. Always share best practices if you are to improve yourselves and gain more from farming. I also implore you to always keep records of your farming activities.”

In his remarks, Nakaseke District Health Officer, Dr Alija Simon noted that the challenge of non-communicable diseases was on the raise due to poor feeding habits. He expressed gratitude to the project for incorporating the important aspect of nutrition in its research.

DPMO Wandera James appreciated the Government of Uganda for investing in farming. He also appreciated the project team for the trainings offered to the farmers in the district, noting that value addition was a key area of focus in the Parish Development Model. “Nakaseke is now becoming a food hub. I thank Makerere University for working with the communities. Initially, research was done but stopped in the shelves of the University. We are happy that you are now working with the communities to identify solutions to the challenges undermining agriculture. Research should be conducted for development.”

Addressing participants, the Assistant RDC, Nakaseke District, Mr. Muhoozi Michael appreciated Makerere University , specifically the FoodLAND Project, calling for more innervations to support farmers in the district out of poverty. He implored the farmer groups to form a cooperative, noting that the latter forms a better platform for soliciting support.  

A similar dissemination exercise was conducted in Kamuli District in Eastern Uganda.

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AERC PhD Fellowships 2024/2025: Empowering African Economists for Sustainable Development

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is currently accepting applications for its 2024/2025 PhD Fellowships. This opportunity is designed for students from Francophone and Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries who are pursuing advanced studies in economics. Established in 1988, the AERC is a not-for-profit organization focused on enhancing economic policy research and training across Africa . The organization plays a vital role in supporting capacity building in economic policy through policy research and graduate education.

The fellowship program aims to strengthen the continent’s economic research capacity by providing scholarships to students admitted to AERC Collaborative PhD Programs (CPP) at various universities. These universities include:

• University of Cape Town, South Africa
• University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
• University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• University of Benin, Nigeria
• Félix Houphouet-Boigny University, Côte d’Ivoire
• University Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, Senegal
• University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• University of Nairobi, Kenya
• University of Yaoundé II, Cameroon
• University of Pretoria, South Africa
• University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

To be eligible, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

• University Admission : Applicants must be admitted to one of the listed CPP universities for a PhD program in economics.
• Academic Background : A minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in economics, agricultural economics, or related fields from an accredited institution is required. Additionally, a master’s degree with coursework and a thesis in economics, agricultural economics, or related fields is essential. The coursework must cover core economic subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, and econometrics.
• Research and Professional Experience : While not mandatory, having at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal is an advantage. Prior involvement in economic management, research, or training within the public sector is also beneficial.
• Diversity and Inclusion : The program encourages applications from women and candidates from post-conflict or fragile states.

Applicants who wish to apply should first seek admission to one of the listed universities through the respective university’s application process. Upon receiving an admission letter, they must upload the following documents to the AERC scholarship portal:

• Application cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of admission to one of the eligible universities
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates

The application deadline for the fellowship is August 31, 2024.

By offering this fellowship, the AERC aims to nurture a new generation of economists who can contribute significantly to policy-making, economic development, and research in their home countries and across the African continent. This initiative is critical for ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of Africa’s economic systems and policy frameworks.

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This PhD programme will provide interdisciplinary PhD training in global health to 50 PhD fellows.

The CREATE PhD Programme will recruit 25 outstanding UK health professionals, funded by the Wellcome Trust and supported by partner institutions in the UK and Africa. The programme  will also train a matched cohort of exceptional 25 African early career researchers, creating a blended cohort of South-North fellows. African fellowships are funded by a variety of external funders as well as supported through local partnerships. 

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Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

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Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

In Canada and the United States, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

What does the Google PhD Fellowship include?

Students receive named Fellowships which include a monetary award. The funds are given directly to the university to be distributed to cover the student’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. In addition, the student will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. There is no employee relationship between the student and Google as a result of receiving the fellowship. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If students wish to apply for a job at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor
• 1 year Fellowship
• AUD $15K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
• Full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment
• US $10K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Yearly bursary towards stipend / salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and personal computing equipment. The bursary varies by country.

Early-stage PhD students

• Up to 4 year Fellowship
• US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Late-stage PhD students

• US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• US $15K per year to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Southeast Asia

• US $10K per year for up to 3 years (or up to graduation, whichever is earlier) to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Is my university eligible for the PhD Fellowship Program?

Africa, Australia/New Zealand , Canada, East Asia, Europe and the United States : universities must be an accredited research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students in computer science (or an adjacent field).

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open to universities/institutes in India, Latin America (excluding Cuba), and in eligible Southeast Asian countries/regions (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).

Restrictions : All award payments and recipients will be reviewed for compliance with relevant US and international laws, regulations and policies. Google reserves the right to withhold funding that may violate laws, regulations or our policies.

What are the eligibility requirements for students?

All regions

• Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
• Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
• Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
• Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.
• Grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution.
• Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

Nominated students in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Canada and the United States, East Asia and Europe.

Universities should only nominate students that meet the following requirements:

• Africa: Incoming PhD students are eligible to apply, but the Fellowship award shall be contingent on the awardee registering for a full-time PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) within the academic award year of the Fellowship award, or the award shall be forfeited.
• Australia and New Zealand : early-stage students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).
• Canada and the United States : students who have completed graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins.
• East Asia: students who have completed most of graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. Students should have sufficient time for research projects after receiving a fellowship.
• Europe: Students enrolled at any stage of their PhD are eligible to apply.

Direct applicant students in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia

• Latin America : incoming or early stage-students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).

What should be included in an application? What language should the application be in?

All application materials should be submitted in English.

For each student nomination, the university will be asked to submit the following material in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file:

• Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (1-page) resume/CV of the student's primary PhD program advisor
• Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from first year/semester of Bachelor's degree to date
• Research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee''s work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: What impact would receiving this Fellowship have on your education? Describe any circumstances affecting your need for a Fellowship and what educational goals this Fellowship will enable you to accomplish.
• Transcripts of current and previous academic records
• 1-2 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)

Canada, East Asia, the United States

• Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
• Short (1-page) CV of the student's primary advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)
• Research / dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. (A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?)

Students will need the following documents in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file in order to complete an application (in English only):

• Student applicant’s resume with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: What are your long-term goals for your pathway in computing research, and how would receiving the Google PhD Fellowship help you progress toward those goals in the short-term?

How do I apply for the PhD Fellowship Program? Who should submit the applications? Can students apply directly for a Fellowship?

Check the eligibility and application requirements in your region before applying. Submission forms are available on this page when the application period begins.

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia: students may apply directly during the application period.

Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States : students cannot apply directly to the program; they must be nominated by an eligible university during the application period.

How many students may each university nominate?

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open directly to students with no limit to the number of students that can apply from a university.

Australia and New Zealand : universities may nominate up to two eligible students.

Canada and the United States : Universities may nominate up to four eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage additional nominees who self-identify as a woman, Black / African descent, Hispanic / Latino / Latinx, Indigenous, and/or a person with a disability.

Africa, East Asia and Europe : Universities may nominate up to three eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage the additional nominee who self-identifies as a woman.

*Applications are evaluated on merit. Please see FAQ for details on how applications are evaluated.

How are applications evaluated?

In Canada and the United State, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

A nominee's status as a member of a historically marginalized group is not considered in the selection of award recipients.

Research should align with Google AI Principles .

Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

How are Google PhD Fellowships given?

Any monetary awards will be paid directly to the Fellow's university for distribution. No overhead should be assessed against them.

What are the intellectual property implications of a Google PhD Fellowship?

Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Google. If that is the case, they are subject to the same intellectual property restrictions as any other Google intern.

Will the Fellowship recipients become employees of Google?

No, Fellowship recipients do not become employees of Google due to receiving the award. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If they are interested in working at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

Can Fellowship recipients also be considered for other Google scholarships?

Yes, Fellowship recipients are eligible for these scholarships .

After award notification, when do the Google PhD Fellowships begin?

After Google PhD Fellowship recipients are notified, the Fellowship is effective starting the following school year.

What is the program application time period?

Applications for the 2024 program will open in March 2024 and close in May 2024 for all regions. Refer to the main Google PhD Fellowship Program page for each region’s application details.

A global awards announcement will be made in September on the Google Research Blog publicly announcing all award recipients.

How can I ask additional questions?

Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions where the answer is available on the website. If your question has not been answered by a FAQ, email:

Africa: [email protected]

Australia and New Zealand: [email protected]

Canada and the United States: [email protected]

East Asia: [email protected]

Europe: [email protected]

India: [email protected]

Latin America: [email protected]

Southeast Asia: [email protected]

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Africa Health Research Training Programme – CREATE – PhD Programme – 2022-2027

Formerly the Global Health Research in Africa Doctoral Training Programme.

For more detailed information, please go to the dedicated Programme website

Programme Summar y

This Programme is a partnership between LSHTM and four other UK universities – Brighton and Sussex Medical School ( BSMS ), Kings College London ( KCL ), Queen Mary University of London ( QMUL ), and St George’s University of London ( SGUL ), as well as six African Partner Institutions – Biomedical Research and Training Institute ( BRTI , Zimbabwe), Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research (Zimbabwe), Medical Research Council Gambia ( MRCG ), Medical Research Council Uganda ( MRCU ), Centre for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa ( CDT-Africa , Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia), Zambart (Zambia).

Programme Information

This Wellcome Trust funded Programme is focusing on funding up to 5 PhD Fellowships per year, for 5 years and runs from 2022 to 2027 and will fund 25 Fellowships in total. It is open to early career healthcare professionals that have a focus on improving health and wellbeing in Africa. Applications from nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) are actively encouraged.

In addition, the Programme will provide 25 Fellowships for Africans based in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ethiopia, The Gambia, or Uganda and affiliated to the African Partner Institutions over the course of the Programme. Fellows will have the choice of registering for their PhD in their home country or at one of the UK partner institutions. For more detailed information on how to apply for these Fellowships, please click here

There are five cross-cutting themes :

• Infectious disease;
• Sexual and reproductive health;
• Maternal, child and adolescent health;
• Non-communicable diseases
• Mental health.

Applicants should be interested in spending extended periods of time at one of the Programme African Partner Institutions in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, The Gambia, and Uganda as part of their PhD, and will spend a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months in country.

This is a full time, fixed term post (part-time equivalent is available) funded by The Wellcome Trust based at one of the partner/host institutions: The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London, St George’s, University of London or Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Candidates accept that, if successful, they may be awarded a fellowship at any of the five partner institutions.

P rogramme Eligibility

This Programme is aimed at supporting health professionals who wish to undertake rigorous research training.  Support is for three years (or part-time equivalent) and includes a matched salary, research expenses, home rate tuition fees, and training and travel costs. Applicants must be practising healthcare professionals and be registered with a national professional regulatory body in the UK/Republic of Ireland (eg – General Medical Council, Health and Care Professions Council).

Appointments will be made to match an appointee’s current NHS or applicable salary (Junior Doctors/Dentists, GPs, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPS)) plus London allowance if applicable.

Medical doctors, dentists and vets will be placed on the standard clinical academic salary scale for doctors in formal clinical training in the range £39,467 to £53,077 plus London allowance where applicable.

NMAHPS will be placed on the appropriate scale of their employing institution, and could be in the range of £39,304 to £44,634. Placement on the scales will be according to an appointee’s current salary, stage of training (if applicable) and transitional pay arrangements and will be subject to approval by the employing institution.

All applicants must have an interest in global health research and be looking to develop their academic career.

All applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree.

Applicants should maintain their clinical skills, if applicable.

For more information, including how to apply for these Fellowships, please click here

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Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) PhD Fellowships 2025

Deadline: April 15, 2024

Applications are open for the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) PhD Fellowships 2025 . CARTA is a collaborative initiative involving eight African universities, four African research institutes, and eight non-African partners. Their mission is to bolster the capacity of African institutions to conduct globally competitive research, with a particular focus on addressing health and development challenges in the region.

As part of its innovations, CARTA offers a collaborative doctoral training program in public and population health. This program has been developed in response to the great challenges faced by Africa’s institutions of higher education in addressing the training and retention of the next generation of academics in the region. Specifically, CARTA seeks to fund candidates who will be future leaders in their institutions. That is, young, capable, and committed individuals who, in time, will ensure that their universities will be the institutions of choice for future generations of academics and university administrators wishing to make a positive impact on public and population health in Africa.

The multi-disciplinary CARTA PhD fellowship is open to staff members of participating institutions who are interested in conducting their PhD research on topics relevant to the broad fields of public and population health. They welcome applications from any discipline, such as public health, demography, anthropology, communication, and economics, among others, as long as the research question aims to contribute to public and population health issues in Africa. CARTA is committed to gender equity in access to the training programs and governance structure and implements a series of interventions to support the progress of women in academia.

In 2025, the CARTA program plans to offer up to 15 PhD fellowships and two additional fellowships reserved for staff members of the Somali National University (SNU), Somalia, who will be mentored by one of the CARTA partners, Makerere University, Uganda. The fellowships, which are tenable at the CARTA African universities, include the following benefits:

• The cost of the fellow’s participation in the advanced seminars; 
• A modest monthly stipend; moderate support for research activities; 
• A laptop loaded with relevant software;
• Funds to attend one international conference; and 
• Support to participate in training programs of choice. 

Note : The CARTA fellowships run for a maximum of four years. Fellowships will only cover tuition fees, medical insurance, and travel support for fellows registered at a partner institution different from their own.

Eligibility

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Prior admission into a PhD program is not required for application but awards are contingent on such admission being obtained at one of the participating African universities.
• Applicants for this program must be full-time teaching or research staff at one of the participating African institutions and should be committed to contributing towards building capacity at their institutions.
• Applicant’s PhD research proposal must be related to public and population health.
• Fellowships are only open to individuals who have not yet registered for a PhD or are in the very early stages (first year) of the PhD program and are yet to define their research proposal. Fellows seeking support to complete a PhD or secure an additional PhD are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must commit to participation in all four annual residential Joint Advanced Seminars (JASes), and to engage in inter-seminar activities designed to keep fellows actively engaged and in continual communication with peers and mentors.
• Male applicants must be under the age of 40 years and female applicants under the age 45 years.

Eligible African Institutions

• Makerere University, Uganda
• Moi University, Kenya
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
• University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi and Associates (through Kamuzu)
• University of Nairobi, Kenya
• University of Rwanda, Rwanda
• University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa (please note that South Africans are not eligible)
• Somali National University, Somalia (through collaboration with Makerere University)
• African Population and Health Research Center, Kenya
• Agincourt Health and Population Unit, South Africa
• Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania

Application

• Contact the  CARTA focal person at your institution  to discuss your interest and obtain application materials.
• At this point, applicants are expected to submit their application forms and reference letters by April 15, 2024, to the Focal Persons at partner institutions WITH A COPY TO THE SECRETARIAT ( [email protected] ) .  You can access the application  here.
• CARTA partner institutions will nominate candidates who will be invited for the full application process. The institutional selection will take place between April 15 and May 15, 2024. Institutions must submit a completed University CARTA PhD Fellowships Applications Screening Form by May 15, 2025.
• Only those who are nominated by their institutions will be invited to submit a full application between June 1 and July 15, 2024.

Click here to download the application form

For more information, visit CARTA PhD Fellowships .

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CARTA PhD Fellowships 2024/2025 for African Researchers

Ifeoma Chuks

March 19, 2024

The call for application for the CARTA PhD Fellowships 2024/2025 is now open. The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) is currently offering a collaborative doctoral training program in public and population health. 

Application Deadline: 30th April 2024

Eligible Countries:

• Makerere University, Uganda
• Moi University, Kenya
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
• University of Ibadan, Nigeria
• Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi and Associates (through Kamuzu)
• University of Nairobi, Kenya
• University of Rwanda, Rwanda
• University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa (Wits can only nominate staff members who are citizens of an African LMIC outside of South Africa)
• Somali National University, Somalia (through collaboration with Makerere University)
• African Population and Health Research Center, Kenya
• Agincourt Health and Population Unit, South Africa
• Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania

To be taken at (country): Below is a list of Universities and host countries

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Participating African Universities:

• Makerere University, Uganda.
• Moi University, Kenya.
• Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.
• University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
• University of Malawi, Malawi.
• University of Nairobi, Kenya.
• University of Rwanda, Rwanda.
• University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.

Participating Research Institutes:

• African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Kenya.
• Agincourt Health and Population Unit, South Africa.
• Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), Tanzania
• KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya.

Non-African Partners:

• Brown University, USA.
• Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR), Canada.
• Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), Switzerland.
• Umeå University, Sweden.
• University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
• University of Warwick, UK.
• University of Bergen, Norway.
• Uppsala Monitoring Centre, Sweden.
• University of Chile

Eligible Field(s) of Study: Public and Population health related fields such as public health, demography, anthropology, communication, and economics.

About the Award:  The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) is an initiative of eight African universities, four African research institutes, and select northern partners. CARTA offers an innovative model for doctoral training in sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen the capacity of participating institutions to conduct and lead internationally-competitive research.

This program has been developed in response to the great challenges faced by Africa’s institutions of higher education in addressing the training and retention of the next generation of academics in the region. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

In 2025, the CARTA program plans to offer up to 15 PhD fellowships and two additional fellowships reserved for staff members of the Somali National University (SNU), Somalia, who will be mentored by one of the CARTA partners, Makerere University, Uganda. The fellowships, which are tenable at the CARTA African universities, include the following benefits:

Successful applicants will attend CARTA’s innovative series of Joint Advanced Seminars (JAS) for cohorts of doctoral students admitted and registered in the participating African universities. Both the development and delivery of these courses are jointly-led by regional and international experts. The seminars consist of didactic sessions, discussions, demonstrations, and practice labs. These activities collectively serve to:

• Expose students to key theories and concepts, seminal readings, and research methods of disciplines relevant to public and population health;
• Train students in critical research skills; and
• Build and maintain a network of researchers for scientific collaborations, professional support, and mutually beneficial exchange of scientific resources

Type: PhD, Research, Fellowship

Eligibility:

• A Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Prior admission into a PhD program is not required for application but awards are contingent on such admission being obtained at one of the participating African universities.
• Applicants for this program must be teaching or research staff at one of the participating African institutions and should be committed to contributing towards building capacity at their institutions.
• Applicants’ PhD research proposal must be related to public and population health.
• Fellowships are only open to people who have not yet registered for a PhD or are in the very early stages (first year) of the PhD program.
• Applicants must commit to participation in all four annual residential Joint Advanced Seminars (JASes), and to engage in inter-seminar activities designed to keep fellows actively engaged and in continual communication with peers and mentors.
• Male applicants must be under the age of 40 years and female applicants under the age 45 years by April 30, 2019.

Number of Awards:  Up to 15 PhD fellowships and two additional fellowships

Value of Award:  In 2025, the CARTA program plans to offer up to 15 PhD fellowships and two additional fellowships reserved for staff members of the Somali National University (SNU), Somalia, who will be mentored by one of the CARTA partners, Makerere University, Uganda. The fellowships, which are tenable at the CARTA African universities, include the following benefits:

• The cost of the fellow’s participation in the advanced seminars; 
• A modest monthly stipend; moderate support for research activities; 
• A laptop loaded with relevant software;
• Funds to attend one international conference; and 
• Support to participate in training programs of choice. 

Note: The CARTA fellowships run for a maximum of four years. Fellowships will only cover tuition fees, medical insurance, and travel support for fellows registered at a partner institution different from their own.

Respective African partner institutions need to commit to continue paying fellows’ salaries (or equivalent) as faculty members and to modify their workloads for the fellows, to enable them to fully participate in CARTA-organized activities pertaining to their PhD program and also to concentrate on their PhD studies. The partner institutions will also need to commit to waive the fellows’ fees if they are registered at the institution where they are employed. Fellows are encouraged to seek supplemental funding to cover additional costs of their doctoral program.

Duration of Scholarship: The fellowship runs for a maximum of four years.

How to Apply: 

• Contact the  CARTA focal person at your institution  to discuss your interest and obtain application materials. Application forms may also be downloaded below.
• At this point, applicants are expected to submit their application forms and reference letters by  April 15, 2024,  to the Focal Persons at partner institutions  WITH A COPY TO THE SECRETARIAT  ( [email protected] ) .  You can access the application  here.
• CARTA partner institutions will nominate candidates who will be invited for the full application process. The institutional selection will take place between  April 15 and May 15, 2024 . Institutions must submit a completed University CARTA PhD Fellowships Applications Screening Form by  May 15, 2025 .
• Only those who are nominated by their institutions will be invited to submit a full application between  June 1 and July 15, 2024 . 

The full application includes:

• A full research proposal
• Letter of support from their institution committing to modify the workloads for the fellows, to enable them to fully participate in CARTA-organized activities pertaining to their PhD program and to waive the fellows’ fees if they are registered at the institution where they are employed. 
• Critical review of a scientific article
• Numeracy task 
• Critical thinking task 
• Understanding plagiarism course 
• Basic Health Research Ethics course 

Applications will be accepted  ONLY  through the official portal. Nominated candidates need to make sure to receive an official ID to log in and submit within the time stipulated by the system. No late or incomplete application will be considered under any circumstance.

Final fellowship decision, which is independent of the university nomination, will be communicated by the CARTA Secretariat by  November 1, 2024 .

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The African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024) Fellowships for Investigative Journalists (Fully Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa)

Application Deadline: September 10, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024) Fellowship . The African Investigative Journalism Conference invites practicing investigative journalists under the age of 30 to apply for a fellowship to attend #AIJC2024, to be held at Wits University in Johannesburg from October 30 to November 1, 2024.

Requirements

• In applying for this fellowship, applicants must commit to producing at least one piece of investigative journalism (online, print, or broadcast) inspired from material gathered at the 2024 conference, to be published no later than three months after its conclusion. Applicants must also provide proof of identity to verify their age. 
• The fellowship will cover major travel costs, including flights, visas, shuttles, accommodation and meals.

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Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Junior and Senior Fellowships 2025/2026 for researchers worldwide.

Application Deadline: 5 November 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Junior and Senior Fellowships. The AIAS-AUFF Junior and Senior Fellowships are available for curiosity-driven, talented researchers from all over the world and within all research disciplines. Junior fellowships last for 23 months, senior fellowships for 11 month, commencing on 1 September 2025.

Eligibility Requirements

The call is open to curiosity-driven researchers and welcomes applications from researchers:

• from  all research disciplines  of  any nationality
• who comply with a  mobility demand  as applicants must not have resided or carried out their main work activity in Denmark for more than 12 months in the two years immediately prior to the deadline of the call.
• with a career experience of  2-10 years  after completion of their PhD (23 months junior fellowships)
• with a career experience of  11+ years  after completion of their PhD (11 months senior fellowships)

The fellowship includes

Fellows are offered:

• a salary based on seniority (employment conditions and wages are regulated through the Danish collective union agreements)
• relocation travel costs covered 
• relocation assistance.

Fellows will have office space at AIAS and can participate in the academic training activities, conferences and workshops at AIAS. They will also be affiliated with the relevant research environments at Aarhus University.

Application Timeline:

• Deadline for applications: 5 November 2024 at 12.00 (noon) CET.
• Evaluation and selection period: November-February 2025.
• Applicants will receive answers: March 2025.
• Fellowships begin: 1 September 2025.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Junior and Senior Fellowships

NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program 2025/2026 for Doctoral Students.

Application Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program . This is the twenty-fourth year that NVIDIA has invited PhD students to submit their research projects for consideration. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievements, professor nomination, and area of research.

• Students must have already completed their first year of PhD level studies (at the time of application)
• Students must have majors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or a related area
• Students must be engaged in active research as part of their PhD thesis
• Students must be enrolled as a full time active PhD student during the 2025-2026 academic year (9 months) of the award – this means they should not be expecting to graduate sooner than May/June 2026.
• Students must be available to complete an in-person summer internship prior to the start of their Fellowship year at one of NVIDIA’s research offices in the United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, and Taiwan.
• Students may not be immediate family of a current NVIDIA employee
• Note: The award must be administered through the student’s university; payment will be made to the university, not directly to the student

Application Procedure

Graduate Fellowship Applications Must Include:

• Research summary/thesis proposal – up to 2 pages, plus bibliography (bibliography does not count toward 2 page maximum for proposal)
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) including contact information
• Professor nomination letters (2 letters minimum (must include one from thesis advisor), up to 3 letters maximum — OK to have nomination letters from non-professors, as long as you have one from your thesis advisor/professor).
• Confirmation of availability for an in-person summer internship

Visit the Official Webpage of the NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program

The East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship 2024 for young East Africans.

Application Deadline:  30th August 2024 

Applications are now open for the 2024 EAC Youth Fellowship. The EAC Youth Fellowship is a prestigious initiative designed to engage and empower young people in regional integration and leadership within the East African Community (EAC). This fellowship aims to harness youth’s potential and promote their active participation in shaping the region’s future. By offering mentorship, capacity-building activities, and networking opportunities, the EAC Youth Fellowship seeks to nurture the next generation of leaders committed to regional cooperation and development. 

The following organizations have collaborated in the design of the fellowship: MS TCDC through its Africa Youth Leadership Program (You Lead Africa), The East Africa Community Secretariat, the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation whose founder is also the YouLead Africa patron, the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) and the Emerging Leaders Foundation.   

The fellowship will be focusing on two thematic areas;  

Youth in Politics:  How youth leadership in public sector governance can be re-invented and entrenched 

Youth in Business: to enhance opportunities for young people to do business and to create a “youth-friendly business environment” including policies that are friendly to young business people.   

Eligibility Criteria: 

To be eligible for the EAC Youth Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• The applicant should be between 18-35 years old.  Applicant must be a citizen of the East African Community Partner State at the time of application and must be resident in one of the EAC partner states. 
• Applicant to have a minimum educational qualification of a bachelor’s degree  
• Applicant must demonstrate capabilities and or understanding of regional integration, leadership, business, economic governance or relevant fields. 

Fellowship Benefits

Fellowship Benefits:    

Selected fellows will receive the following benefits: 

• Mentorship Opportunities: Fellows will engage with experienced mentors who will provide guidance, support and apprenticeship throughout the fellowship. 
• Regional Networks: Fellows will gain access to a wide network of professionals, policymakers, and fellow youth leaders from across the EAC region. 
• Capacity-Building Activities: Fellows will participate in workshops, training sessions, and seminars focused on enhancing leadership skills, policy understanding, and regional integration knowledge. 
• Financial Support: Fellows may receive a stipend or allowances to cover their expenses during the fellowship period, the details of which will be communicated to successful applicants.   

Method of Application:  

• Please submit your application online through the YouLead Africa portal.  

Inquiries and Assistance:  

• For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact us at  [email protected]   

Visit the Official Webpage of the EAC Youth Fellowship

The CAN Data Science Fellowship 2024 for emerging data science professionals. ($1500 monthly stipend)

Application Deadline:  September 6th, 2024.

The  Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) initiative  develops data science talent for climate and health impact across Africa. The CAN Fellowship provides emerging data science professionals with the skills needed to address challenges at the intersection of climate and health and make a positive impact on lives across the continent. 

During the program, participants collaborate with host institutions and mentors on projects to share their data skills, encourage innovative solutions, and build a network of data professionals committed to sustainable development. The fellowship includes practical project work, media training, and opportunities for fellows to present their work at local, regional, and international events.

• Applicants should have a completed first university degree, capacity for independent academic research and study, at least three years of working experience in data management, analysis, and visualization, good communication skills, strong expertise in technology and data science, and a working knowledge of African country contexts concerning climate and health.
• This is a full-time position starting in October 2024 and ending in March 2025.
• Candidates must have successfully completed a first university degree, and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study.
• Candidates must have 3 years working experience in data management, analysis and visualization.
• Candidates must have good communication skills and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills.
• Candidates must have strong expertise in technology, systems development, big data, open data and data science.
• Candidates should have working knowledge of the contexts of African countries, in respect to climate and health.
• This is a full time position. Candidates must be available to carry out duties. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different activities and to strictly follow the programme.

Deliverables and outputs:

• Training on use case execution.
• Development of a project plan for the execution and support of the use case
• Monthly progress reports on the program.
• Support for the specified use cases within the government department or SIO.
• Skills and knowledge sharing among the team members of the department.
• Take part in peer exchange activities amongst fellows, departments and organizations.
• Fellows will receive a monthly stipend and are expected to be physically present within the government department or SIO office during the assignment period.
• Remuneration:
• Fellows will receive a stipend of $1500 monthly for the duration of the fellowship.

Visit the Official Webpage of the CAN Data Science Fellowship

University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” Junior and Senior Fellowship Programme 2025

Application Deadline:   October 18, 2024

The University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” promotes excellent research at the University of Bayreuth (UBT) and advances the internationalisation of research and networking with the best universities worldwide. Effective immediately, the Centre is offering:

Fellowships for the year 2025

 – open to all disciplines* –

Senior Fellowships:  Award sum 40,000 €

Junior Fellowships:  Award sum 20,000 €

• The center award the Fellowships to individuals from abroad with challenging and innovative research projects of top academic quality through a highly competitive, strictly merit-based selection process. The all-important selection criteria are the academic excellence of both the applicant and the cooperative project.
• The center view the diversity of our awardees as an asset and are expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Female scholars and anyone who can help make the research profile of the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure:

• Please submit your  complete application  via the online form  by  October 18, 2024.

Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Bayreuth Junior and Senior Fellowship Programme

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2025/2026 for study in Hong Kong (Funded)

Application Deadline:   1 December 2024 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme . Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s universities.

Eligibility

Candidates who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in the following eight universities, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

• City University of Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Lingnan University
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The Education University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• The University of Hong Kong

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Fellowship Award

The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$337,200 (approximately US$43,230) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,000 (approximately US$1,790) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. 400 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2025/26 academic year*. For awardees who need more than three years to complete the PhD degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. For details, please contact the universities concerned directly.

* Universities in Hong Kong normally start their academic year in September.

Selection Criteria

While candidates’ academic excellence is of primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors as follows:

• Academic excellence;
• Research ability and potential;
• Communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Leadership abilities.

How to Apply

• Eligible candidates should first make an  Initial Application  online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain an  HKPFS Reference Number  by  1 December 2024 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00  before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired universities
• Applicants may choose up to two programmes / departments at one or two universities for PhD study under HKPFS 2025/26. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programmes.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN82) Fellowship Program

Application Deadline: 18 August 2024 at 23:59 UTC

Applications are now open for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN82) Fellowship Program. The goal of the ICANN Fellowship Program is to strengthen the diversity of the multistakeholder model by fostering opportunities for individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities to become active participants in the ICANN community.

Fellows are exposed to the workings of the ICANN community, are assigned a mentor, and receive training across different areas of knowledge and skill building before, during, and after an  ICANN  Public Meeting . Travel assistance to attend the meeting is also provided.

Candidates from all regions and sectors are welcome to apply to the ICANN Fellowship Program.

Participants of the Fellowship Program must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be interested in, or already engaged in, the various components of ICANN’s work in policy building, the operation of the Domain Name System and the security and stability of the global Internet
• Complete mandatory ICANN Learn course(s); learn more  here
• NOT be involved in or associated with other ICANN supported travel programs at time of selection
• Policy Forum applicants must have successfully completed an ICANN Fellowship
• Have previously received no more than two fellowships; second and third time fellows must prove their involvement and engagement in one of the  ICANN  communities

Fellowship recipients are expected to:

• Engage in  Fellowship Program Mentoring  processes
• Complete additional required ICANN Learn courses
• Attend the ICANN Public Meeting and required activities, including but not limited to ICANN Fellowship sessions during the ICANN Meeting
• Network and interact with program alumni and community members
• Complete the post-meeting survey

Participants are encouraged to actively contribute to ICANN policy development processes and Fellowship alumni network upon completion of the Fellowship Program.

The Fellowship application round for ICANN82 Community Forum is now  open . The deadline to submit applications is August 18, 2024 at 23:59 UTC time.

Please note, that you need an ICANN Account in order to apply for the Fellowship Program.

If ICANN meeting is held virtually, the Fellowship Program will also be held virtually.

Visit the Official Webpage of the ICANN82 Fellowship Program

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship Programme 2024/2025 for Early career researchers.

Application Deadline: 4 October 2024  

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 AREF Research Development Fellowship.

To support researchers in Africa who are emerging leaders and working on important challenges for human health, to develop their skills as a researcher.

• Early career researchers. These are research active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians with higher qualifications who are nationals of and employed in Africa (see detailed eligibility criteria).
• A three to nine-month placement at a leading research institution in the UK, Europe or Africa, with additional support at your home institution before and after the placement. Up to £47,000 available.

Successful Fellowships are expected to start between July 2025 and no later than December 2025.  

Deadline for submission of all application documents:   13:00 GMT, 4 October 2024  

Visit the Official Webpage of the AREF Research Development Fellowship

YALI 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (Fully Funded to the United States of America)

Application Deadline: September 10, 2024

Applications are now open for the YALI 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship. The Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2025 for a comprehensive executive-style program that is designed to build skills and empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria:

• Are between the ages of 25 and 35 as of the application deadline (September 10, 2024), although exceptional applicants ages 21-24 may be considered;
• Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States;
• Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa;
• Are not employees or immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, or siblings) of employees of the U.S. Government (including a U.S. embassy or consulate, USAID, or other U.S. Government entity);
• Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English (additional guidance coming for applicants who are deaf);
• Are citizens of one of the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe;
• Are residents of one of the above countries and will be permanently residing there as of May 1, 2025 and at the beginning of the Fellowship in June 2025; and
• Are not Alumni or prior participants of the Mandela Washington Fellowship.

Please note that Fellows are not allowed to have dependents, including spouses and children, accompany them during the Fellowship.

The Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity to…

• Participate in a six-week  Leadership Institute  at a U.S. college or university to share your experiences with and learn from U.S. citizens and other Fellows.
• Explore industries beyond your daily work and expand your expertise.
• Participate in a  Summit  with young African leaders.
• Meet with U.S. Government, civic, and business leaders.
• Strengthen your work through new connections, skills, and ideas.
• Join a continental and global  Alumni Network  to help you seek innovative solutions to common challenges.
• A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in business or entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and/or public/government service; ​
• A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship; ​
• The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and to respect the opinions of others; ​Strong social and communication skills; ​An energetic, positive, and flexible attitude; ​
• A demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and professional experience in the preferred sector/Fellowship track and concrete goals for applying lessons knowledge and skills gained from the Fellowship to current and/or future work; and  
• ​A commitment to return to Sub-Saharan Africa and contribute skills and talents to build and serve their communities. 

Application and Selection Timeline

• August 13, 2024 |  Application opens
• September 10, 2024  |   Application deadline
• November 2024 – January 2025  |   Semi-finalists interviewed by local U.S. embassies and consulates
• March 2025 |   Applicants notified of their status
• May 2025  |   Visa processing and Pre-Departure Orientations for Finalists
• June 2025  |   Fellowship begins in the United States

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship

African Leadership Institute (AFLI) Archbishop Tutu Fellowship Programme 2025 for Emerging Young African Leaders (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: September 6, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 African Leadership Institute (AFLI) Archbishop Tutu Fellowship Programme . The flagship programme of the Institute is the Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship Programme (ATLP). Each year, around 25 high-potential individuals from across Africa are awarded the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Fellowship, following a rigorous, competitive selection process. The awards are aimed at the cream of the continent’s future leaders, as indicated by the demanding selection criteria below, specifically targeting the next generation of Africa’s leaders in all sectors of society, between the ages of 30 and 40.

The ATLP is a multi-faceted leadership learning experience, whose focus is African leadership in a Global context. It is a 5-month part-time programme run in partnership with Oxford University’s Said Business School. The world class faculty and guest speakers are drawn from both Africa and outside, and the programme incorporates modules in Africa and at Oxford, reflecting the African/Global duality of the leadership that will be required of future African leaders. Over the thirteen years since its inception the ATLP has established itself as arguably the foremost leadership programme designed specifically for high potential African leaders in the 30-40 age range.

• The Archbishop Tutu Leadership Programme (ATLP) is designed to be a prestigious and highly-selective programme.
• The Fellowships are limited to a maximum of fewer than 20 selected participants who will be chosen by panels of selectors from the accepted nominated individuals from across Africa.
• The selected candidates will attend workshops in South Africa and Oxford, UK, and it is obligatory that they commit to being available for the full period of both workshops.
• They should also be prepared to commit time out of normal work hours to tasks required to be completed between the two workshops.
• The selected candidates will be joined on the programme by candidates nominated by the sponsors.

Preferred candidates for the Archbishop Tutu Leadership Programme (ATLP) are people, who, by their actions and achievements, and the values and principles by which they conduct their affairs, have demonstrated their potential as an ethical leader committed to contributing to positive change and development of the continent.

They will be between 30 and 40 years of age.  They must be older than 30 on 30 April 2025 and younger than 40 years on 30 April 2025. Candidates can come from any sector of society – business, government or civil society. Candidates nominated and selected for the programme must demonstrate many of the following characteristics:

• Ability to Inspire others to believe in themselves and the cause; to liberate and empower others to succeed
• Committed to serving their constituency (stakeholders/cause) and community, ahead of self-gratification
• Confident, optimistic, with high expectations and high energy
• Courage to take risks – be prepared to fail; challenge the status quo; do things that may be unpopular
• Determination and strong professional will
• High values, standards and ethics
• Humility – chosen to lead rather than a self-imposed leader
• Visionary, strategic and forward thinking – leading for a better future
• Systemic thinker – ability to assimilate, simplify and channel complex inter-connected forces to advantage
• Empathy and a strong relationship builder

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Leadership Institute (AFLI) Archbishop Tutu Fellowship Programme

IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme 2025 for female graduate students (€40,000 euros/year for Tuition & Living Expenses)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2024⁠

Applications are now open for the 2025 IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) aims to help increase the number of women in the nuclear field, supporting an inclusive workforce of both men and women who contribute to and drive global scientific and technological innovation.

Named after pioneer physicist and twice Nobel Prize laureate Marie Skłodowska-Curie, the Programme aims to inspire and encourage young women to pursue a career in the nuclear field, by providing highly motivated female students with scholarships for Master’s programmes   and an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA.

• Selected students receive a scholarship for Master’s programmes in nuclear related  studies at accredited universities. They are also provided with an opportunity to pursue an internship facilitated by the IAEA for up to 12 months.

MSCFP award

The students are awarded up to €20,000 for tuition costs and up to €20,000 for living costs for the master’s programme.

The IAEA MSCFP is open to students from IAEA Member States who meet the following entry requirements:

• Female candidates;
• Accepted by or enrolled in an accredited university in master’s programme in a nuclear related field.

Preference will be given to applicants with above average academic credentials (75% or above or GPA > 3.0 out of 4.0).

Fields of study

The programme supports young women studying in nuclear related fields relevant to the IAEA’s work to advance the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology such as nuclear engineering, nuclear physics and chemistry, nuclear medicine, isotopic techniques, radiation biology, nuclear safety, nuclear security, non-proliferation and nuclear law. More examples of related fields are listed  here .

How to apply?

The documents required in addition to completed online application form are:

• Copy of the Passport/National ID
• Official acceptance/admission letter from university into the master’s programme indicating the nuclear related field of study and duration of the programme
• Statement of tuition fees/confirmation of tuition costs
• If applicable, documents about other scholarships you have for the master’s programme for which you are seeking MSCFP support.
• Completed reference templates  sent directly to  MSCFP  by referees by the application deadline (download the form  here ). One reference is MANDATORY, second is preferred.

NOTE:  All application documents must be submitted in English using the MSCFP online application form. If documents are submitted in original language please also include official translation in English.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit the Official Webpage of the IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme

Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program 2025/2026 for Mid-Career Professionals (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

Application Deadline: November 5, 2024

Applications are now open for the Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program.

The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships are aimed at mid-career academics or professionals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.

The following fellowships are a collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and  OCIS :

• Chevening OCIS Fellowship

Eligibility 

The Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship is available to applicants from Turkey .

To be eligible for a Chevening OCIS Fellowship, you must:

• Demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence
• Demonstrate the personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting this potential
• Be a citizen of Afghanistan (please see note below), Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria , Pakistan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
• Return to country of your citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
• Hold a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application
• Have significant professional and/or academic research experience (at least five years)
• Have a good working knowledge of English to be assessed in your application form and if you are invited to interview
• Not hold British or dual-British citizenship
• Not be an employee, a former employee, or relative* of an employee of His Majesty’s Government, or have been within the last two years from the opening of Chevening applications (including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, all British Embassies/High Commissions, the Home Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Department for International Trade and the UKVI), the British Council, a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

* Note: Immediate relatives are defined as parents or step-parents, siblings or step-siblings, children or step-children, spouse, civil partner or unmarried (where the couple have been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years).

• Five-month period of research at OCIS.
• Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
• Return economy airfare from home country to the UK.
• Allowance package for research-related activities.
• Access to a programme of cultural events and activities organised by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat.

Programme structure

Fellows will undertake a 5-month period of self-directed research focusing on their own project on the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies in a global context.

Fellows will benefit from meeting a multi-disciplinary group of scholars focusing on the Islamic world and have the opportunity to develop contacts with relevant individuals, discuss issues relating to the Islamic world, including Islamic history, classical Islamic sciences, economics and Islamic finance, public health, science and technology in the Muslim world, and the study of Muslims in the West. Fellows will contribute to the Centre’s objective to encourage and promote sustained dialogue and collaboration within the global academic community of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.

OCIS is an institution for the advanced study of Islam and the Muslim world and provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning.

This fellowship programme will commence in October 2024. Fellows will need to develop their own research project to focus on during their fellowship prior to arriving in the UK.

Fellows must reside in Oxford for the duration of their award. OCIS can provide information about accommodation options in Oxford upon selection.

Please note this timeline is subject to change.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program

The African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024) Masterclass Fellowships for Investigative Journalists and Trainers.

Application Deadline: 30 August , 2024

The African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024), in partnership with SKUP,  the Association for Critical and Investigative Press in Norway, and  Bellingcat , will host an intensive training course on the latest investigative journalism techniques, taking place over three days immediately preceding the annual AIJC conference scheduled for 30 October to 1 November 2024 at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The masterclass on digital forensics, verification and OSINT tools, conducted by the Bellingcat team in English, will run from Sunday 27 October to Tuesday 29 October.  Masterclass fellows will also be able to attend the AIJC conference and training sessions.

• Masterclass attendance fellowships will be granted to experienced investigative journalists and trainers from African countries, based on their track records and recent work as reflected in their application answers.
• Fellows can also apply for additional travel and accommodation support (excluding home-country transport, insurance, visas, personal in-country transport, or hotel incidentals).

Successful applicants need valid passports and must arrange their own visas if required, and must be available to travel from 25/26 October to 1/2/3 November 2024.

• Applications close on 30 August  and successful applicants will be contacted before the end of August.

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024) Masterclass Fellowships

The IAS Person-Centred Care Advocacy Academy Fellowship 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 IAS Person-Centred Care Advocacy Academy Fellowship. The Person-Centred Care Advocacy Academy will award fellowships to 15 advocates to engage in a series of interactive workshops. The academy is jointly organized by IAS – the International AIDS Society – and the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in partnership with Gilead Sciences. It is designed for individuals working in central, eastern, southern and western Africa who are interested in strengthening their advocacy skills to enhance person-centred service delivery initiatives.

The objectives are to:

• Provide training and skills building on current person-centred care approaches to service delivery and existing barriers to their implementation
• Develop tools to disseminate information on person-centred approaches and their importance to the wider community, including policy makers, the media and programme managers
• Create opportunities to interact with leading researchers and advocates in the field
• Guide participants to identify service delivery gaps in their communities and develop action plans to overcome these challenges

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have sufficient proficiency in English
• Demonstrate involvement as an advocate or healthcare provider (including peer educators) in the HIV field for at least two years
• Be affiliated with HIV associations, groups or committees based in central, eastern, southern or western Africa
• Be interested in person-centred care approaches 

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 – Thu, 28 Nov 2024

8:00am – 5:00pm [CET]

Lusaka, Zambia

Visit the Official Webpage of the IAS Person-Centred Care Advocacy Academy Fellowship

CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship Program 2024 for early-stage Civic innovators (monthly stipend of N150,000)

Application Deadline: August 15, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship. A 20-week bootcamp and implementation program designed for early-stage Civic innovators with tech-enabled ideas that can solve social problems.

The civictech fellowship aims to raise new civic-tech leaders through an incubation program, which will focus on key themes which include; Civic Participation & Engagement, Transparency & Accountability, Institutional Efficiency,  Justice reforms, and Climate resilience and environmental issues.

The fellowship program will incubate 12 new innovative and creative solutions in the civic space. The fellows will be giving technical and legal support to get their solutions ready and set to launch! They will be placed on a monthly stipend (N150,000) and provided a work space throughout the fellowship. 

Applications open

Applications Closes & Selection Begins

March 15 – March 30

Regional Hackathon: Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt

September 16 – December 6

Fellowship Program

November 11-14 (2024) & February 3-5 (2025)

Institutional  Tours 

February 6, 2025

Demo Day & Announcement of Next Cohort

Visit the Official Webpage of the CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship

Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism Fellowship 2025 for Business Journalists ($USD $15,000)

Application Deadline: October 6, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism Fellowship. The  Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism  provides experienced journalists with grants up to $15,000 and the editorial support needed to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into critical economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. You don’t need to be a business reporter to apply; many of our previous Fellows have been generalists, or cover beats such as health care, education or the environment. Others have focused on issues such as economic inequality or corporate accountability.

The McGraw Fellowship provides editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to produce a significant investigative or enterprise story that provides fresh insight into an important business, financial or economic topic. We accept applications for in-depth text, audio and short-form video pieces. Unfortunately, we cannot support long-form documentaries at this time. The McGraw Fellowship is not a residency Fellowship. Even outside of the current pandemic, all McGraw Fellows work from their own offices.

• The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism is open to anyone with at least five years professional experience in journalism. 
• The McGraw Fellowship support work by freelance journalists, as well as by reporters and editors currently working at a news organization or a journalism non-profit. In the latter case, reporters and editors can apply directly in the name of their organization.
• Applicants should submit a well-focused story proposal of no more than three pages through the accompanying  online form . 

Visit the Official Webpage of the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism Fellowship

Women in Engineering (WomEng) Southern Africa Fellowship Programme 2024 for young graduates in Southern Africa.

Application Deadline: 24 February 2025, 23h59 SAST.  

Applications are now open for the 2024 Women in Engineering (WomEng) Southern Africa Fellowship Programme. WomEng Southern Africa Fellowship powered by De Beers Group develops leadership, innovation, well-being and employability skills required by young engineering and technology graduates to succeed in the industry and beyond.

WomEng Southern Africa Fellowship 2024 is a one-of-a-kind hybrid learning programme which provides Fellows with resources that equip them to thrive in the future world of work. The programme includes regular online chats via WhatsApp and live virtual master classes. The programme will be run in three (3) modules from March 2024 with an assignment and feedback required at the end of each module. The programme is designed to shape the way young women in engineering and technology navigate the working world as confident leaders in industry. The programme is open to soon-to-be engineering graduates based in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.

The three (3) modules to be covered include:

Module 1: Leadership – Unlocking and Telling Your Own Story

Module 2: Innovation – Developing Skills for the Future World of Work

Module 3: Employability – Thriving in the Workplace

• Applications are open to all engineering, technology and built environment students that identify as women.
• Applicants must be studying full-time at a university or university of technology in South Africa, Botswana or Namibia. Applicants that are not citizens of South Africa, Namibia or Botswana are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be in the second last to final year of undergraduate studies or full-time postgraduate studies i.e. entering the workplace in 2025 or 2026.
• Applicants must be able to commit between 7-9 hours each month from March 2024 to participate in the programme. The programme is designed taking into consideration foreseen academic workloads and holidays.
• WomEng Fellowship alumni are not eligible to apply.
• Gain exclusive access to WomEng developed resources with active learning objectives for leadership, innovation, well-being and employability skills.
• Grow your professional network.
• Access to mentorship opportunities.
• Grow your community of other like-minded women in engineering and technology.
• Engaged Fellows will have an opportunity to attend a networking event with leaders from De Beers Group and WomHub’s Founder community.

Selection Process

• Applications must be completed online. Link to application: https://bit.ly/SAF24ApplyNow  
• The deadline for submission of completed applications is  24 February 2025, 23h59 SAST.  
• An expert panel will screen and shortlist applicants. Successful applicants will be contacted.
• Further details regarding the programme delivery will be communicated directly to successful applicants.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Women in Engineering (WomEng) Southern Africa Fellowship Programme

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships 2025 for Women in Science & Engineering (US$10,000/Awardee)

Application Deadline: 15 November 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. The US$10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields. 

• Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record conducting research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences are eligible.
• It is imperative that students be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program and have completed at least one year of that program or have received a master’s degree in an aerospace-applied field at the time the application is submitted.
• Applicants must not graduate from their Ph.D. or doctoral program before April 2026.

Application Process

The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee reviews the applications and recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board. All applicants are evaluated on the criteria stated in the requirements section of the application. All details of the evaluations are kept confidential; evaluations are not disclosed to applicants. All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of April. 

The 2025 Amelia Earhart Fellowship application must be submitted in full  by 15 November 2024  to be considered. 

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2024 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity in South Africa Based at Tekano.

Application Deadline:  26 August 2024

Tekano runs one of seven Atlantic fellowship programmes working for global equity in different global contexts. Each year, we invite leaders who are pushing the frontiers of social change to join our growing community of fellows in South Africa. The fellowship journey includes an intensive yearlong programme of foundational learning and development in critical consciousness, skills enhancement and grappling with innovative approaches to social change. Following the successful completion of the induction year, these leaders become part of the Global Atlantic Fellowship community working for equity across the world.

Tekano/AFHESA fellows will participate in an intensive, year-long foundational learning programme curated by the organisation. Our programme is run on the basis of a distinct learning approach intended to disrupt traditional ways of learning, doing and being. It includes several intensive learning blocks held face-to-face and virtually, as well as tailored skills development offerings and other knowledge-enhancing offerings.

Whilst Tekano curates learning offerings, our programme requires a degree of self-led learning and development where fellows take up the learning offerings. Fellows will only progress to lifelong fellowship upon satisfactory completion of the yearlong foundation fellowship programme.

The fellows are changemakers who:

• Reside and/or work in South Africa. We welcome change leaders who reside or work in South Africa but come from other parts of our home continent.
• A proven track record of leadership and commitment to social justice and health equity.  Evidence of prior social change work and leadership in the form of testimonials from communities or institutions with whom you have done your social change work .
• Are committed to attending and participating in all activities of the fellowship programme and completing required tasks within the deadlines provided.
• If employed, the fellow’s employers should have expressed support for participation in the fellowship.  Written proof will be required and a discussion with the employer will be held where necessary.
• Reflexive, emotionally mature and resilient leaders who can hold complexity, contestation and contradictions.
• This year, we are particularly interested in leaders working in areas such as health system transformation and equitable access, energy, climate and environmental justice and health, spatial justice and health, water justice and health, digital health, people with skills in research, feminist organising and movement building, entrepreneurship, public policy and participation, Information Technology, campaigning, agenda setting advocacy, narrative work, law as a tool to advance social justice, as well as the scientific field.
• Access to leadership coaching, mentorship and expertise to assist with the conceptualisation or implementation of social change initiatives.
• Small-scale resource support for ideation and implemention of social change initiatives.
• Financial support to cover all programme participation activities Only within the year-long induction phase.
• Opportunity to network, collaborate and be part of a lifelong community of like-minded changemakers locally and internationally.
• LONGLIST OF CANDIDATES ENGAGEMENTS:  September 2024
• SHORTLIST OF CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED:  October 2024
• ANNOUNCEMENT OF FELLOWS:  Early November 2024
• ORIENTATION/FIRST LEARNING EXPERIENCE:  End of November 2024

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Eisenhower Fellowships Global Program 2025 for Mid-Career Professionals (Fully Funded to the United States)

Application Deadline: August 16, 2024

In spring 2025, Eisenhower Fellowships will assemble a diverse group of visionaries from across the globe and invite them to the United States for a unique nearly six-week program with both in-person and virtual components. Fellows will develop a project, foster professional relationships and launch dynamic, concrete collaborations with their American counterparts, their cohort and the prestigious EF network of over 2500 Fellows from 115 countries.

Fellows are selected based on their track record of leadership, their potential for future impact and their commitment to lifelong engagement with Eisenhower Fellowships to advance our mission of enhancing international understanding through dialogue to build a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.

• Typically, Fellows range between 32 and 45 years of age at the time of fellowship and are highly proficient in English.
• EF seek Fellows who have the maturity to take advantage of the unique opportunity and represent Eisenhower Fellowships, as well as draw upon this experience to catapult them forward as impactful leaders for years to come.
• Applications are accepted across the globe but preference is given to candidates in countries where EF is active.
• REVIEW AND INTERVIEWS : Fall 2024.
• SELECTIONS : Early December 2024.
• PREPARATIONS AND PROGRAMS

April – May 2025. Before the fellowship begins, Fellows are expected to devote significant time to research, preparation and planning in consultation with the EF program team, followed by several virtual introductory and orientation sessions. In-person travel across the U.S. will take place in April – May 2025.

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GI-TOC’s Resilience Fund Journalism Fellowship 2024 for West African Journalists.

Application Deadline: 13 August 2024.

The GI-TOC Resilience Fund is pleased to announce the launch of a new fellowship aimed at supporting journalists in investigating illicit economies and instability in West Africa. The initiative seeks proposals for in-depth investigative pieces, specifically from Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria.

The Fellowship is part of the GI-TOC’s flagship Resilience Fund, which provides grants and support to civil society individuals and organizations working to counter the impacts of criminal governance and violence across the world.

This fellowship aims to address lack of financial support by providing grants for each successful applicant of €8 000 to journalists who submit successful proposals that link organized crime to instability issues.

Capacity building:  

The grantees will have access to specially tailored capacity-building sessions. The Resilience Fund will provide each fellow with a mentor to support them in navigating their specific challenges and help them with opportunities to raise the profile of their work. The Resilience Fund’s liaisons will support the fellows by providing one-on-one project management technical assistance when needed.

Networking and collaboration:  

The fellows will have opportunities to meet virtually at workshops, trainings and dialogues facilitated by the Resilience Fund, the GITOC West African Observatory of Illicit Economies and our partners. They will be invited to join the Resilience Fund Community Platform, which will give them access to funding opportunities, global dialogues and multilateral engagement after the Fellowship ends. There may be opportunities for in-person engagement.

This fellowship is designed for journalists from Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin and Nigeria.  Applicants must therefore be based in, and a national of, one of these countries. Preference may be given to those based in or reporting on the northern areas of these countries.

Proposals should demonstrate a clear understanding of illicit economies within a conflict ecosystem, and show knowledge of local socio-political landscapes. Applicants must also exhibit awareness of security risks associated with reporting on these topics.

The Resilience Fund invites applications from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, religions or other defining characteristics.  Applicants must have full or professional working proficiency in  English  or  French .

Applicants will be shortlisted for interviews based on the following four criteria:

• Contextual relevance
• Narrative development
• Solution feasibility
• Capacity to build community resilience

Each grantee will be awarded a total of €8 000, payable in two instalments of €4 000. The use of these funds should adhere strictly to the principles of professionalism, integrity and transparency; be consistent with the plan proposed in the application; comply with the terms and conditions of the grant agreement; and be used to engage in collaborative activities with other grantees.

andidates should submit an application through the online form available at the end of this section.

Please make sure that your responses are clear, succinct and do not exceed the maximum of words stablished.

You will not be able to attach any documents to your application. Please make sure that you have included all relevant information in the online form. It will not be possible to edit it once it has been submitted.

Applications will not be received by email. They must all be submitted via the online form.

If you have technical issues uploading your application or if you have any questions, please contact:  [email protected]

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 UNDP OP7 SGP Indigenous Peoples Fellowship Initiative Programme 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 UNDP OP7 SGP Indigenous Peoples Fellowship Initiative Programme. The GEF Small Grants Office (SGP) Ethiopia is calling for nominations for the OP7 SGP Indigenous Peoples Fellowship Initiative Programme. 

The programme will host one fellow in the SGP Ethiopia Office where the successful nominee will work alongside the SGP and Youth focal points in UNDP regional hubs in Africa –  Addis Ababa.  SGP Ethiopia office has been selected to host this 18-month programme for the Africa Region. 

The 2024 Africa Region Fellow is required to fulfil the following terms and conditions: ⦁    12–18-month fellowship (may extend t2-years and will be determined in consultation with the IP fellows as part of the development of an individual workplan.) ⦁    Support the full and effective involvement of IPs in the implementation of the UNFCCC’s nationally determined contributions (NDCs)  ⦁    Access by Indigenous peoples to international climate finance, such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the implementation of the UNFCCC 2015 Paris Accord  ⦁    Establishing national networks of Indigenous peoples and community conserved areas and territories (ICCAs) ⦁    Promoting Indigenous peoples’ partnerships through the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)  ⦁    Refining methodologies for monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)for Community-Based REDD+ (CBR+)  ⦁    Participation of Indigenous Peoples in the negotiations and implementation of the CBD post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)  ⦁    Engagement with National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs regarding the role of Indigenous peoples s land governance in adapting to climate change  ⦁    Implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)  ⦁    Engagement with the Inter-governmental Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) regarding the incorporation of traditional knowledge (TK)Partnership and programme for Indigenous Peoples as part of the UN Decade on Water and Global Conference (2023)  ⦁    Support for nomadic peoples in arid and semi-arid areas, as well as transhumant peoples in mountainous conditions, including for Community-Based Adaptation (CBA)  ⦁    Developing Indigenous and community engagement with the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)  ⦁    Support indigenous and customary fisher-folk who live across national boundaries  ⦁    Sharing national experiences with normative and legal frameworks, including the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) and UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP)   ⦁    Strengthen the network between SGP and the Indigenous Peoples network in Ethiopia and in the African region. 

Note: Post-fellowship support will also be provided to ensure that the capacity gained by the fellow is effectively utilized towards concrete actions to meet the advocacy needs of the targeted networks and communities.

Eligible Organisations  Any local CSOs, NGOs or community-based groups interested in conserving and restoring the environment while enhancing people’s livelihoods and well-being. 

The following information is provided to guide those who are interested: ⦁    The Focal area for fellowship in either Biodiversity Conservation or Climate Change ⦁    Priority is given to indigenous youth below the age of 35 years; grounded and accountable to a specific community and have contributed to efforts to support the Pastoralist indigenous ways of life.  ⦁    Grant allocation for this initiative is US$75,000, and an 18-month project (fellowship) duration.  ⦁    Advantage to those organizations already advocating on Indigenous communities’ natural resources management, building indigenous communities ‘capacities in sustainable development, environment protection, and or climate change. 

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Camargo Foundation Core Fellowship Program 2025/2026 for artists, scholars and thinkers (Fully Funded to Cassis, France)

Application Deadline: October 1, 2024. Applications are now open for the Camargo Foundation Core Fellowship Program. Each year, a panel of scholars and arts professionals selects individuals or teams from hundreds of submissions from around the world. The laureates are awarded a 10 weeks residency in a stunning, contemplative environment where they have the space, time, and freedom to think, create, and connect. For this upcoming 2025 – 2026 edition, 14 applicants will be selected. With each cohort of fellows, the Camargo Foundation strives to foster connections between research and creation. 

The Camargo Fellowship offers research-based residencies to applicants from various fields and disciplines. Three main categories are available, as well as several subcategories for artists applications.

Scholars in the Arts and Humanities should have a focus on French and Francophone cultures, or cross-cultural studies that engage the cultures and influences of the Mediterranean region. To be eligible for a fellowship in the “Scholars” category, applicants are expected either to hold a PhD and a record of post-doctoral scholarship, or to be PhD candidates completing the final stages of research for, or writing of, their dissertation.

Thinkers include accomplished professionals and practitioners in cultural and creative fields (such as curators, journalists, critics, urban planners, independent scholars, etc.) who are professionally engaged in critical thought. We are interested in work attuned to the theoretical arena, the arts, and society. Thinkers must develop reflections contributing to equitable transitions, and producing plural subjectivities.

Artists should keep in mind that the Camargo Fellowship is a research-based residency. Applicants should have maintained a (professional) practice for at least the past 5 years. They should be the primary creators of new work or a new project. They should be able to demonstrate a track record of publications, public performances and exhibitions, credits, awards, and/or grants.

RESIDENCY PERIODS

The Camargo Fellowship consists of fellowship residencies that span a period of 10 weeks. The dates for 2025-2026 are:

• Fall 2025 10 weeks from September 10 to November 19, 2025
• Spring 2026 10 weeks from February 24 to May 5, 2026 NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPS
• 14 fellowships per year (7 artists and 7 scholars & thinkers) STIPEND A stipend of EUR 350 per week is provided (EUR 3500 for the entire duration of the residency), as is funding for basic transportation to and from Cassis per Fellow.
• In the case of air travel, basic coach class booked in advance is covered.

WORK SPACES & FACILITIES

The Camargo Foundation’s campus includes twelve furnished apartments, a reference library, a music/conference room, an open-air theater, one artist’s studio with a darkroom, and one composer’s studio with a piano. The Camargo Foundation does not have a dance studio. The facilities are ideal for desk work. The Camargo Foundation does not provide art supplies or technical equipment. All apartments include a fully equipped kitchen for residents to prepare their own meals.

Eligible applicants may submit only one application. Multiple submissions will be disqualified. We accept applications only via our online platform, Submittable: https://camargofoundation.submittable.com/submit

To select its Fellows, Camargo works with an international panel of independent jurors. English is the language of the application and selection processes. While the application form must be submitted in English, the supporting materials (CV, work samples, etc.) can be submitted either in English or French. Applications must include the following:

• A proposal summary (word limit: 100 words) • A proposal narrative that describes your intended focus during the residency, whether on (a) particular work(s) or a more open-ended area of inquiry, and conveys the relevance of your research for today (word limit: 1,200 words). • A rationale for wanting to work specifically in the framework of the Camargo Fellowship residency (as opposed to any other residency programs) and/or in the AixMarseille-Provence area, including but not limited to existing or potential connections with people, places, organizations, and environments (word limit: 300 words). • A rationale for why a residency is appropriate at this specific stage of your proposal and/or career (word limit: 300 words). • A current CV (3 pages maximum). • All applicants must submit work samples. If providing a work in progress, please also provide finished work. Visual artists may submit a portfolio (PDF); writers may submit up to 20 pages; filmmakers may submit up to 20 minutes of film (up to 3 links with a total duration of no more than 20 minutes, Vimeo is preferred but not required); composers may submit music or sound samples as weblinks (up to 3 links with a total duration of no more than 20 minutes) and/or a score (PDF).

Detailed information about the number of work samples that are required, their maximum length, the materials, and the file format(s), is available in the application form on Submittable.

• Applicants are asked to list the names and contact information for two references. Candidates who reach the final stages of the selection process may be asked to provide letters from their references.

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2025/2026 Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University ($USD 78,000 Stipend, Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: October 3, 2024 .

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University . The Radcliffe Fellowship Program awards 50 fellowships each academic year. Applicants may apply as individuals or in a group of two people working on the same project. We seek diversity along many dimensions, including discipline, career stage, race and ethnicity, country of origin, gender and sexual orientation, and ideological perspective. Although our fellows come from many different backgrounds, they are united by their demonstrated excellence, collegiality, and creativity.

Applicants in the  humanities and social sciences  must: 1. Have received their doctorate (or appropriate terminal degree) in the area of their proposed project at least two years prior to their appointment as a fellow (December 2023 for the 2025-26 fellowship year). Appropriate terminal degrees include PhD, MD, and JD. 2. Have published a monograph or at least two articles in refereed journals or edited collections.

Applicants in  science, engineering, and mathematics  must: 1. Have received their doctorate in the area of the proposed project at least two years prior to their appointment as a fellow (December 2023 for the 2025-26 fellowship year). 2. Have published at least five articles in refereed journals. Most science, engineering, and math fellows have published dozens of articles.

Applicants in the  creative arts  must meet discipline-specific eligibility requirements, as outlined below:

• Film and Video: Applicants in this discipline must have a body of independent work of significant achievement. Such work will typically have been exhibited in galleries or museums, shown in film or video festivals, or broadcast on television.
• Visual Arts: Applicants in this discipline must show strong evidence of achievement, with a record of at least five years of work as a professional artist, including participation in several curated group shows and at least two professional solo exhibitions.
• Fiction and Nonfiction: Applicants in these disciplines must have one of the following: a) one or more published books; b) a contract for the publication of a book-length manuscript; or c) at least three shorter works (longer than newspaper articles) published.
• Poetry: Applicants in this discipline must have had at least 20 poems or a book of poetry published in the last five years, and must be in the process of completing a manuscript.
• Journalism: Applicants in this discipline are required to have worked professionally as a journalist for at least five years.
• Playwriting: Applicants in this discipline must have a significant body of independent work in the form. This will include, most typically, plays produced or under option.
• Music Composition: It is desirable, but not required, for applicants in music composition to have a PhD or DMA. Most importantly, the applicant must show strong evidence of achievement as a professional artist, with a record of recent performances.
• The fellowship runs from September 2025–May 2026.
• Fellows receive a stipend of $78,000 plus an additional $5,000 to cover project expenses. Please note that if you are a US citizen or permanent resident coming from a home institution based in the US, you can opt to have your stipend paid through your home institution or to you directly.

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Internews’ Earth Journalism Network Virtual Reporting Fellowships to the UNCBD (COP16) and UNFCCC (COP29)

Application Deadline: 15 August 2024, 11:59 PM (Pacific/Niue)

nternews’  Earth Journalism Network  is pleased to announce two separate virtual fellowship programs that will support selected journalists to cover the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the  UN Framework Convention on Climate Change  (UNFCCC) and the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).   

The UNCBD COP16 conference takes place in Cali, Colombia from 21 October–1 November 2024 . It will see key players examine progress made toward the safeguarding and restoration of biological diversity. COP16 will focus on supporting countries so that their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) align with the Biodiversity Plan, mobilizing and bolstering the means of implementation – primarily funding – and finding a way to govern access and benefit-sharing (ABS), particularly to Digital Sequence Information and genetic material.   

The UNFCCC COP29 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11–22 November 2024. It will be a key gathering to advance the goals of the Paris Agreement and make progress on Parties’ mitigation and adaptation targets. The priorities of this COP include both upscaling national efforts to reduce carbon emissions through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and negotiating a new climate finance goal, replacing the existing commitment of $100 billion annually until 2025. Success at COP29 hinges on establishing a new goal that is based on the needs of and addresses the previous goal’s shortcomings. 

Eligibility  

Requirements for the two Fellowships are different so please read the below carefully: 

To be eligible for the CBD Virtual Fellowship to cover UNCBD COP16 remotely, applicants must: 

• Be a professional journalist from or representing an established media house and reporting from either of the two eligible regions: Africa* or Latin America** (see below for a list of eligible countries);
• Four weekly 60-90 minute virtual training sessions in the month leading up to the COP
• 1-2-1 sessions with your mentor as needed
• Daily 30–60-minute virtual briefings from the COP between 21 October – 1 November 2024 
• Commit to spend 4-6 hours independently crafting each of your stories from the conference; 
• Have sufficient internet access, internet speed and local broadband capacity to allow them to attend all virtual sessions on Zoom (1.0-1.5 mbps), or can secure good internet access with use of the stipend to be provided; be able to complete an Internet speed test;
• Have a good command of the English language;
• Have previous experience reporting on biodiversity and environmental issues, and can clearly indicate the kinds of stories they would like to pursue during the conference;
• Share an up-to-date resume/CV;
• Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer or supervisor who can confirm that your news reports will be published or broadcast in an established media outlet. Freelancers are welcome to apply but must provide a letter of support from a media outlet for which they intend to report; and
• Provide recent, relevant and journalistic work samples on biodiversity topics, which can be uploaded as documents or web links. Stories can be in any language as long as they are accompanied by a short English synopsis. Clips must focus on biodiversity topics and should have been published in the last 12 months. 

To be eligible for the CCMP Virtual Fellowship to cover UNFCCC COP29 remotely, applicants must: 

• Be a professional journalist from or representing an established media house and reporting from either of the two eligible regions: South Asia*** or Europe and Eurasia**** (see below for a list of eligible countries); 
• Daily 30-60 minute virtual briefings from the COP between 11 – 22 November
• Commit to spend 4-6 hours independently crafting each of your stories from the conference;
• Have previous experience reporting on climate change and environmental issues, and can clearly indicate the kinds of stories they would like to pursue during the conference;
• Provide a letter of support from an editor, producer or supervisor who can confirm that your news reports will be published or broadcast in an established media outlet. Freelancers are welcome to apply, but must provide a letter of support from a media outlet for which they intend to report; and
• Provide recent, relevant and journalistic work samples on climate change topics, which can be uploaded as documents or web links. Stories can be in any language as long as they are accompanied by a short English synopsis. Clips must focus on climate change topics and should have been published in the last 12 months. 

Logistics 

As part of EJN’s CBD Fellowship, we intend to award eight journalists — four journalists from Africa and four journalists from Latin America — with virtual fellowships to cover the UNCBD COP16. 

As part of EJN’s longstanding  Climate Change Media Partnership  (CCMP), organized in partnership with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, we intend to award 10 journalists — five journalists from South Asia and five journalists from Europe and Eurasia* — with virtual fellowships to cover the UNFCCC COP29 remotely. 

Judging Criteria

• Demonstrated experience covering either climate change issues if applying for the CCMP COP29 fellowship or biodiversity issues if applying for the UNCBD COP16 fellowship; 
• A preliminary reporting plan for the conference, including potential story ideas and issues you would like to focus on;
• A relationship with an established media house and a signed letter of support from an editor agreeing to publish or broadcast work produced at the conference;
• EJN and the CCMP also consider the need to assemble a diverse cohort of journalists from different types of media houses, mediums and geographies.    

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The African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Program 2024 for African scientists and educators (USD $5,000 award)

Application Deadline: 2 September, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Program . Awards of USD $5,000 each are available to two innovative African scientists, extension specialists, or educators. The Fellowship will support education, training, and communication programs relevant to improving the use and efficiency of plant nutrients in African agro-ecosystems.

• Full time scientists, extension specialists or educators working at an African NARES institution (National Agricultural Research and Extension System), university, non-profit organization, or in the private sector are eligible. Students are not eligible for this award. 
• Applicants must submit a creative plan addressing knowledge gaps or needed synthesis of existing information for accelerated delivery and adoption of improved soil fertility management practices in Africa.  Of particular interest is on-going research that is aligned with at least one of APNI’s high priority initiatives including: 4R Nutrient Stewardship, Nutrient and Water Management Innovations for Resilient Agriculture for African Drylands, Soil Health Nutrient Management and Diagnostics, Precision Farming, and Farmer-led On-farm Innovation. 
• Evidence of partnerships and collaboration will be favourably reviewed. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

In order to complete the application process, you will need to submit the following in either English or French:

• A description of how the Fellowship will lead to improved outreach or implementation of appropriate soil fertility management in agricultural systems. This will outline any new initiatives, data synthesis, communication tools, training events, or travel that will be conducted with the award funds. Include sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the work’s originality, its innovative approaches, and potential impact.
• Electronic copy of two letters of support, one of which should be from the applicant’s supervisor. Letters must be signed and written on official letterhead and include the phone number and e-mail address of the letter writer.
• A resume/CV that includes academic degrees and relevant publications/communication products dealing with aspects of soil fertility management.
• A short report on how the funds were used to support the outcomes of the proposal will be required at the end of the award period.
• You will be required to upload documents during the on-line application process. It is recommended that electronic (pdf) copies of these documents be prepared in advance.

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McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Programme Fellowships 2024/2025 for young Africans.

Applications are now open for the McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Programme Fellowship. The Young Leaders Programme is a 1-year full-time consulting program designed for recent university graduates from different academic backgrounds interested in pursuing an exciting career in consulting and passionate about working in Africa. This is an internship open to West African graduates who have completed or are yet to begin their country’s mandatory national youth service. YLP helps to develop exceptional young local African talent into real leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate or master’s degree
• Less than 3 years of work experience
• Completed or is about to begin national youth service
• Outstanding record of academic achievement
• Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities and/or in a work setting
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Programme Details

You’ll work in teams of typically 3-5 consultants, playing an active role in all aspects of the client engagement.  

This includes gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations. You’ll also have the opportunity to present results to clients and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. You’ll gain new skills and build on the strengths you bring to McKinsey. YLPs receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on their teams.

Following the end of the YLP, assuming good performance, you may be offered a full-time business analyst role with the office.

Available Opportunities

• Fellow – Young Leaders Program – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Fellow – Young Leaders Program, Nairobi, Kenya
• Fellow – Young Leaders Program, Lagos, Nigeria

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Fellowship 2024 for Young Africans.

Application Deadline: September 8, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Fellowship. The AFC Fellowship brings together emerging leaders from across Africa, the wider global South, and the global North. The AFC Fellowship is both a leadership development programme and a place for dialogue and exchange between leaders of the rising generation across the global South and North. The focus is our shared climate challenge and other key global issues. It will strengthen the capacity of a cohort of dynamic emerging leaders who, as they progress in their careers, will build bridges between the global North and South and find new ways to address the climate crisis.

The AFC Fellowship is a collaboration between  Common Purpose  and  Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) . The AFC Fellowship builds on the success of the pilot programme which ran in 2023 with 50 participants from around the world.

The Programme

To join the AFC Fellowship, the first step is to be accepted onto the Climate Challenge Leadership Programme. Successful applicants will join a cohort of 40 people from different backgrounds and sectors and from around the world. The Climate Challenge Leadership Programme comprises two key elements:

Leading Beyond Authority

You will be introduced to the Common Purpose thought leadership of ‘ Leading Beyond Authority ‘ – the ability to cross boundaries and deliver results outside of your direct circle of control. Essential to tackling any complex challenge.

Successful applicants will be from different sectors, backgrounds, countries, and communities across Africa, the wider global South, and the global North.

They will be:

• Emerging leaders (typically with over 5 years professional experience)
• Highly motivated individuals who show commitment to bringing about positive change, and who can demonstrate their leadership potentials and/or capability
• Interested in climate issues and in addressing the imbalance between the global North and South

Format:  Online – the sessions take place live on Zoom. Resources and learning materials are provided via our online platform which is available 24/7.

Cost:  There is no cost to participants as this programme is funded by Africa Finance Corporation.

Language:  The programme is conducted in English; participants must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Fellowship

The ETH4D Student Project Fellowship 2024 for Students from LMICs

Application Deadline: 15 October , 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 ETH4D Student Project Fellowship. The ETH4D Visiting Student Grant provides ETH professors funding to invite a student from a low- or middle-income country to ETH Zurich for a research stay of 3-6 months. The invited student must be registered as a Masters (MA/MSc) student in their home institution. Visiting students have the opportunity to learn new methodologies, build their networks, and develop their research projects in a new academic setting.

• Eligible to invite a visiting student are ETH professors.
• Professors can invite a doctoral student who is registered at a university or research institute in a country listed in the  external pageOECD/DAC list 2024call_made . 
• Preference will be given to students from least developed, low- and lower-middle income countries.

Finances and Budget

The grant covers the following expenses up to a  maximum of 16.5 kCHF :

• Living allowance for the duration of the research stay: 2.3 kCHF per month
• Economy roundtrip ticket to and from Switzerland (max. 2 kCHF)

The awarded grant will be transferred to the account of the ETH professor. The professor is responsible for the administration and reporting of the finances.

Visit the Official Webpage of the ETH4D Student Project Fellowship

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Fellowship 2024 for young African Professionals. (USD 3,000 Monthly Stipend)

Application Deadline: 17 August 2024 at 11:59 p.m

Applications are now open for the 2024 United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Fellowship . This Fellowship programme aims to provide practical, on-the-job experience to the young professionals in their early and middle career in the academy, public sector or international development in providing them exposure and learning in a multicultural environment of the UN and contribute to the work of ECA. It will also provide the candidates with the opportunity to familiarize with the Commission’s broad programmes and services to member States and subregional bodies in addressing economic and social dimensions of Africa’s development priorities. This should expectedly improve their skills, capacity and intellectual ability.

As a foremost knowledge policy institution in Africa, ECA seeks to engage bright young Africans for skills and capacity development, training and mentorship through a fellowship programme within ECA’s work programme. This fellowship initiative is in line with the Commission’s effort to assist member States develop their capacities in economic and social policy research, development, implementation, analysis, governance, and monitoring and evaluation. The fellowship aims at developing a new crop of young African intellectuals with strong policy making knowledge and capacity in supporting African countries in the process of economic and social transformation and development.

ECA is hereby inviting applications from qualified young African Professionals in the following thematic areas:

• Macroeconomic policy, Development Planning, Economic Governance & Public Finance;
• Industrialization and Economic Diversification Policies;
• Regional Integration; Infrastructure and Trade
• Private Sector Development & Finance, including Innovative Finance & Capital Markets;
• Poverty, Inequality and Social Policy;
• Food Systems and Food Security
• Gender Equality and Women Empowerment;
• Demographic Dynamics for Development;
• Innovation and Technology;
• Data and Statistics Management
• Climate Change & Management of Natural Resources, including Green Economy;
• Labor Economics and Employment
• Communication, Advocacy, Media Relations
• Knowledge Management, Information Management and Librarianship
• Strategic Planning, Foresight Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnership and Resource Mobilization
• Administration, Human Resource, Budget and Financial Management
• Organizational Behavior and Change Management
• Risk Management and Corporate Policy

Qualifications: – Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or Doctorate or their equivalents) in economics, development studies, political economy, international affairs, political and social sciences, peace and human security, public administration, law, minerals and natural resources, engineering, business administration and related field is required. – Experience: Academic research or academic work related to the focus thematic areas is required. Experience in research/analytical work in socio-economic and political development, natural resource management/law, regional integration, infrastructure development, governance, peace and related areas in the context of Africa, either in the academia, private, public or civil society organizations, is an advantage. – Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the fellowship advertised, fluency in either language is required and working knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Conditions of Fellowship The following conditions will apply:

• The candidate applying for this fellowship programme must be 35 years of age or below, at the time of the application;
• The candidate must be a national of a member State of the Economic Commission for Africa;
• The candidate must have graduated before 1 July 2024 from either a master’s degree or doctorate degree programme, or equivalent;
• The candidate should have interest in one or more of the identified thematic areas;
• The selected candidate will work on a predefined project, designed to contribute to specific aspects of the work programme of the mentoring Division, Sub-Regional Office or ECA Centres, and contribute to other activities;
• The selected candidate should participate in national, regional or international meetings as assigned for exposure;
• The selected candidate should submit and present at a seminar a peer reviewed research paper at the end of the assignment; and
• The selected candidate will be part of an alumni association of ECA Fellows and member of practicing international development “community of practice”.
• The selected Fellows must be available to travel to the assigned duty station as may be decided by ECA after the selection process;
• The selected Fellows will receive a return air ticket between his/her country of residence and the assigned duty station;
• The selected Fellows will receive a one-off settling-in grant of USD 3,000 (for fellows recruited from outside of the duty station) and a monthly stipend of USD 3,000 each for the duration of the fellowship. Note that the final month stipend will only be paid upon submission of:
• ▪ A peer-reviewed fellowship research paper,
• ▪ A comprehensive fellowship report, an approved final performance evaluation
• of the fellow,
• ▪ A completed fellowship programme evaluation form and
• ▪ An exit boarding pass or immigration stamp showing that the fellow has
• departed the duty station and returned back to his/her home country, where both
• are not the same, at the end of the fellowship programme.

The fellowship program is for six months but may be extended for a maximum of another six months

• ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE EMAILED TO: Email Address: [email protected] Subject Line: ECA Fellowship for Young African Professionals, 2024

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Fellowship

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) 2025 for African-born Academics (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: September 18, 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program. The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) is a scholar fellowship program for educational projects at African higher education institutions. Offered by IIE, the program is funded by a grant from  Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) . A total of 705 African Diaspora Fellowships have been awarded for scholars to travel to Africa since the program’s inception in 2013. CADFP exemplifies CCNY’s enduring commitment to higher education in Africa. IIE manages and administers the program, including applications, project requests and fellowships.

Scholar Eligibility

To be eligible for the CADFP, an African-born diaspora scholar must:

• Have been born in any African country, as evidenced by the biographical data in the scholar’s passport;
• Live in the United States or Canada;
• Hold a terminal degree; and 
• Be employed full-time at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.

African-born Diaspora Fellows receive the following:

• a $150/day stipend
• visa costs (if required)
• supplemental health insurance coverage
• round-trip international air travel and ground transportation costs to and from the scholar’s home to the North American airport
• potential opportunities to apply for supplemental funding to cover knowledge production activities and workshop attendance.

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) is a fellowship program for African institutions in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and member institutions of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and partner universities with the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) to host an African-born scholar to work on projects in research collaboration, graduate student teaching/mentoring and curriculum co-development. The application process has two parts.

Projects and scholars submitted to the CADFP are evaluated through a three-tiered review process.

• Tier One–Technical Review:   This process is conducted by IIE staff and confirms that the host institution and scholar are eligible to participate in the CADFP, and that all application materials have been submitted.  Incomplete applications may be given time to submit required materials.
• Tier Two–Discipline and Regional Review:   Eligible project-scholar packages are assigned to committees made up of scholars representing an array of disciplines, all of whom have experience working in academic systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Disciplinary committees either recommend applicants for final selection, or do not recommend them, in which case the project goes no further and will not be funded.  Notifications are sent to all hosts and scholar applicants informing them of the recommendation status of their submissions.
• Tier Three–Advisory Council Selection:   The Advisory Council of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program reviews all recommended projects and scholars and makes the final selection of which projects will receive CADFP funding.  IIE makes notifications to all projects and scholars that had been recommended as to the final status of their applications.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Fellowship Programme 2024

Application Deadline:  9 September 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Fellowship Programme. The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) initiated the SCAR Fellowship Programme in 2002. The aim was to encourage the active involvement of early-career researchers in Antarctic scientific research and to build new connections and further strengthen international capacity and cooperation in Antarctic research. 

The SCAR Fellowship Programme is designed to encourage the active involvement of early-career researchers in furthering our understanding of Antarctica. The Fellowships enable early-career researchers to join a project team from another country, opening up new opportunities and often creating partnerships that last many years and over many Antarctic research seasons.

• The SCAR Fellowship Programme is for PhD students, or those within five years of having completed a PhD, to undertake research at major international laboratories, field facilities, and/or institutes in or operated by SCAR member countries with the goal of exposing them to recent advances in research and to develop long-term scientific links and partnerships.
• The work must be carried out in a research group of a SCAR member country different from that of the applicant’s origin and current residence.
• Home institute to bear in-home country costs (e.g. visa costs, domestic travel);
• 4-5 awards for 2024
• Up to USD $15,000 per award;
• Host institute to waive bench fees, if any.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Fellowship Programme

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2024/2025 for Mid-Career Professionals to Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline:  5 August , 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Program . Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are for mid-career professionals from low and middle income countries to spend a period of time at a UK host organisation working in their sector for a programme of professional development.

Purpose:  To provide professionals with the opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills in their given sector, and to have catalytic effects on their workplaces.

Intended beneficiaries:  Mid-career professionals (with five years’ relevant work experience) working organisations in low and middle income Commonwealth countries.

These fellowships are offered under six development themes:

• Science and technology for development
• Strengthening health systems and capacity
• Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship
• Strengthening global peace, security and governance
• Strengthening resilience and response to crises
• Access, inclusion and opportunity

Fellow Eligibility

To be eligible for these Fellowships, prospective Fellows must:

• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
• Have at least five years’ full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant work experience, in a profession related to the subject of the fellowship programme, by the proposed start of the fellowship – voluntary work experience will not be counted towards this minimum
• Be in employment at the time of application at an organisation that they will return to upon completion of the fellowship
• Provide at least two references, one of which must be from their current employer. Any applications for which references are not received by the reference closing date will be considered ineligible.
• Not have undertaken a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship within the last five years (at the time of taking up the award)
• Not be seeking to undertake an academic programme of research or study. Academics are eligible to apply for the scheme, but only to undertake programmes of academic management, not research or courses relevant to their research subject
• Be available to undertake their fellowship from the prescribed start date

Eligible countries

Bangladesh Belize Botswana Cameroon Dominica Eswatini Fiji Gabon The Gambia Ghana Grenada Guyana India Jamaica Kenya Kiribati Lesotho Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mauritius Montserrat Mozambique Namibia Nauru Nigeria Pakistan Papua New Guinea Rwanda St Helena St Lucia St Vincent and The Grenadines Samoa Sierra Leone Solomon Islands South Africa Sri Lanka Tanzania Togo Tonga Tuvalu Uganda Vanuatu Zambia

Each Fellowship provides:

• Approved return airfare from the Fellow’s home country to the UK.
• Reimbursement of the standard visa application fee.
• Stipend (living allowance) payable monthly (or pro rata) for the duration of the award at the rate of £2,057 per month, or £2,553 per month for those at organisations in the London metropolitan area (rates quoted at 2023/24 levels).
• If a Fellow declares a disability, a full assessment of needs and eligibility for additional financial support will be offered by the CSC. See the  CSC disability support statement  for more information.
• Arrival allowance of up to £1,156.60 (rates quoted at 2023/24 levels), including an element for warm clothing.
• A maximum of £3,000 per Fellow can be agreed by host organisations for short courses/conferences as well as travel to visit other UK organisations where this forms an integral part of the programme. Host organisations should bear in mind the restrictions set out in our guidance on claimable costs.

If you have any queries about Commonwealth Professional Fellowships, please email  [email protected]

• Apply for a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship here.   Applications will close at  17:00 BST  on  Monday 5 August . 
• The 2025 Professional Fellowship programme is aimed at professionals whose work supports the CSC’s six development themes.
• Fellowships will be tenable for between six weeks and three months starting from February 2025.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Commonwealth Professional Fellowship

The Yale’s Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowship Program 2025/2026

Application Deadline: October 1, 2024. 

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowship Program . The Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) fellowship program (GHES) is a one-year mentored global health research training fellowship funded by the NIH Fogarty International Center and managed by a consortium made up of Stanford University, the University of Arizona, the University of California at Berkeley, and Yale University.

The consortium has collaborations with established medical and research institutions in 17 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). During the fellowship year, trainees participate in a research training experience at one of these institutions and conduct a research project relevant to the health priorities of the collaborating LMIC under the supervision of their mentors. 

GHES is one of seven consortia funded by the  Launching Future Leaders in Global Health  (LAUNCH) training initiative. The program is sponsored by the Fogarty International Center (FIC) and several collaborating Institutes and Centers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

• Candidates with a doctoral degree should be within five years of completion of their terminal degree (graduated in 2019 or later)
• Candidates with a health professional degree should be within five years of completion of their clinical training (completed in 2019 or later).
• The terminal, meaning doctoral/health professional degree, must have been received in 2019 or later. If you received your doctoral/health professional degree before 2019 and then a master’s degree between 2019 and the present, you are not eligible to apply.
• Must be a resident of one of the 24 collaborating LMICs.
• Must be affiliated with GHES medical/research institutions in the collaborating LMIC or have a professional relationship with GHES U.S. and/or LMIC faculty member affiliated with the institution.
• LMIC applicants are not eligible to apply for predoctoral fellowships.

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowship Program

Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate Action Fellowship 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate Action Fellowship.

The Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate Action Initiative aims to achieve a dual objective: increase the number of African women leading climate action and initiate the production of climate solutions that work for smallholder women.

Through this program, AWARD aims to contribute to equitable rural livelihoods by increasing the number of women climate change leaders producing innovations that address the diverse needs of smallholder farmers in African agri-food systems.

It will promote the generation and transfer of context-specific knowledge on climate adaptation technologies to different stakeholders, including smallholders, extension workers and policy makers.

•  Strengthening the leadership, mentoring and negotiation skills of African women climate change specialists.
• Strengthen the capacities of African women and men climate change specialists to integrate the gender dimension into their research and practices.
• Amplify the voices and increase the visibility of African women climate change specialists in global and regional dialogues on the topic.

The Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate Action initiative is open to applicants who meet the criteria below:

• African women from Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Senegal.
• African women working across disciplines on gender and climate change.
• Have at least an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant agri-food systems discipline.
• Participants must have at least five years of professional experience and have demonstrated interest and contribution in the field of gender and climate change.
• African women at different stages of their professional careers who are actively engaged in finding solutions to the effects of climate change.
• Participants working in national and international organizations, including government agencies and non-governmental organizations, as well as in the private sector.
• Applicants must reside in an African country for the entire duration of the program.

Format of the Initiative

It is a mixed (virtual and face-to-face interventions), non-residential program, which will take place over a period of two years and will include the following activities:

• Virtual and in-person trainings, including on leadership, negotiation and intergenerational mentoring. They will also participate in a course on integrating gender into climate change interventions.
• Individual and group coaching
• Mentoring program
• Regular peer learning sessions
• Participate in regular masterclasses
• Design and lead collaborative climate projects on gender and climate adaptation, known as Climate Research and Innovation Projects (CRIPs).
• Exhibition on emerging trends in gender, climate change and agri-food systems
• Organize seminars and other speaking opportunities
• Modeling Events in the Country

Visit the Official Webpage of the Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate Action Fellowship

DO African Social Innovation Fellowship 2024 for emerging changemakers.

Application Deadline: August 4, 2024

The African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF) is a 6 month immersive program designed to equip young leaders, social innovators and changemakers with the skills, network, and resources to drive sustainable social impact across Africa. Fellows will work closely with our Country Coordinators to expand and strengthen our network of youth-led impact organizations in their communities. This program is designed to enable you to navigate the international landscape expertly, create cross-culture connections, and foster growth for businesses and communities in your nation, Africa and worldwide.

• You are a leader or interested in becoming a Leader. You want to be a force for good and change in your Community or Nation.
• You have a desire to become an influential figure and a powerful force in your industry or sector in the near future.
• Your want to Improve your economic condition, access local and global job or internship opportunities or want to build a stable career.
• You want to access and leverage local and global opportunities and networks such as Scholarships, conferences etc.

Program Benefits

The African Social Innovation Fellowship (ASIF) is a 6 month immersive program designed to equip young leaders, social innovators and changemakers with the skills, network, and resources to drive sustainable social impact across Africa. Fellows will work closely with our Country Coordinators to expand and strengthen our network of youth-led impact organizations in their communities.

6 Months of instructor-led and Self-paced Learning

Attend free masterclasses and curated courses by industry leaders across the knowledge spectrum for international development or social entrepreneurship, including hands-on and real-time practical.

Execute a Community Project or Launch a Business Venture

During the program, and with support from our program partners, you will be equipped to execute a community impact project that will enable you to make a difference in your community and position you as a leader and changemaker. Alternatively, receive support to incubate or launch a business venture.

Letter of Recommendation & Administrative Support

Applying for a scholarship, an opportunity or a Job? Get a Letter of Recommendation / Reference, CV review and other ancillary support you need to thrive in your career.

Global Exposure

Opportunities for international travel and participation in conferences and events.

Project Funding

Selected fellows will have access to funding opportunities to support their community projects or social enterprises.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with a diverse network of global leaders and changemakers committed to social and economic development in Africa and the African Diaspora.

Mentorship and Support

Receive personalized coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders, renowned personalities, and distinguished change agents from both Africa and the diaspora.

Download resources, access Freebies & Rewards

Download and access valuable resources to enable you to thrive as a Global leader and lead a successful career. Get discounts, and win mini-grants, and freebies from our partners.

Comprehensive Training

Access to professional development and leadership training tailored to foster personal growth and career enhancement.

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Social Innovation Fellowship

United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2025– Human Rights Training in Geneva Switzerland (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline:  August 31, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme. The Indigenous Fellowship Programme was launched in 1997 by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of the first International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People. The aim of the programme is to give indigenous persons the opportunity to gain knowledge about the UN system and mechanisms dealing with human rights issues in general and indigenous issues in particular. Trained participants are better equipped to assist their organisations and communities in protecting and promoting their rights.

Fellows from all 5 language components of the programme are trained together with simultaneous interpretation over 4 weeks in Geneva. The date of the training programme usually coincides with the annual session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (June/July each year), allowing the fellows to participate more actively in that Mechanism.

• The candidate must be indigenous (non-indigenous persons will not be taken into consideration, even if they have close links with indigenous communities and/or organizations).
• Age should not be a limitation to participation in the programme.
• Formal education should not be a limitation to participation in the IFP given the socio-economic barriers confronted by many indigenous peoples that limit access to formal educational institutions.
• Candidates should agree to train other indigenous persons after the return to their respective communities/organizations.
• The candidate should be proposed, and his/her candidacy supported by his/her indigenous organization and/or community. It is desirable that the sponsoring organization has a firm constituency or membership and that it is representative.
• The candidate should have a good working knowledge of the language in which the programme is imparted.
• The selected candidates are entitled to a return flight ticket, living expenses and basic health insurance for the duration of the training.

Send  your application  form well before the deadline. Fellowship applications will only be taken into consideration if they are fully completed. Both parts I and II of the application form must be signed and sent by regular post to the following address:

Mr. Morse Caoagas Flores Coordinator, Indigenous Fellowship Programme Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Section Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 48, Avenue Giuseppe-Motta, Office 2-05 CH-1211 Geneva 10 Switzerland

Scanned applications are also accepted and can be sent to the following email:  [email protected]  and copy:  [email protected]

Application forms need to be accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating indigenous organization or community.

Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme

The AU MSME Forum Enterprise African Network Fellowship Programme 2024

Application Deadline: 26th July, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 MSME Forum Enterprise African Network Fellowship Programme. The EAN Fellowship Programme is a collaborative, Africa-tailored capacity-building initiative enhancing small businesses’ and MSMEs’ export readiness. It focuses on adapting to Africa’s current economic climate. This cohort-based program offers:

• Twelve months of training courses
• Access to mentors with diverse skills
• Support to supply the AfCFTA Market and beyond

The program starts alongside the African Union MSME Forum this year.

The MSME Forum has three objectives:

1.  Enhance small businesses’ capacity through training sessions on various topics, led by training partners.

2.  Foster a platform for policymakers and the private sector to: – Share knowledge – Formulate innovative proposals – Bridge the financial gap for small businesses and start-ups in Africa

3. Facilitate collaboration between: – Private and public sector institutions – Financial institutions – Support small businesses regionally and continentally

Visit the Official Webpage of the MSME Forum Enterprise African Network Fellowship Programme

2024 ITTO Freezailah Fellowship Fund for Professionals in Tropical Forestry and Related Disciplines.

Application Deadline: 2 September 2024

Applications are now open for the ITTO Freezailah Fellowship Fund. ITTO offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines. The goal is to promote the sustainable management of tropical forests, the efficient use and processing of tropical timber, and better economic information about the international trade in tropical timber.

To develop human resources and enhance professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry, tropical timber industries and related disciplines, with a view to promoting sustainable management of tropical forests, efficient utilization and processing of tropical timber, and better economic information on the international trade in tropical timber, aligned to the International Tropical Timber Organization’s (ITTO) Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2022-2026, climate change mitigation and adaptation, the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES

a. Participation in international/regional conferences, short term training courses, training internships at industries, research and educational institutions, study tours, and lecture/demonstration tours;

b. Technical document preparation, publication and dissemination, such as manuals, monographs and short videos/documentaries;

c. Small grants for post graduate studies. ITTO gives preference to short-term activities.

The maximum amount for a fellowship award is US$10,000. The ITTO Fellowship Award provides tuition/training/conference fees, transportation fees, daily subsistence allowance, book allowance and other allowances. For post-graduate studies, only a partial tuition fee or a small research grant can be provided. Approved Fellowship Awards are non-transferable to other programmes or institutions.

ELIGIBILITY

a. Only nationals of ITTO Member countries are eligible to apply.

b. Awards are to be made to individuals not to institutions.

c. Previous ITTO Fellowship awardees are not eligible to apply for an ITTO Fellowship, within two years of receiving an award and submitting to the Secretariat a final report on the activity for which the award was made.

Visit the Official Webpage of the ITTO Freezailah Fellowship Fund

Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Fellowship

The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The fellowships support dissertation research on peace, security, and development topics.

Doctoral dissertation proposal fellowships  support PhD students working on developing a doctoral dissertation research proposal as well as students who recently completed a master’s degree and seek to enroll in a PhD program. The fellowships support short-term research costs of up to US$3,000 to develop a doctoral dissertation proposal.  This program also includes two workshops each year that have been designed to create fellows’ networks, help fellows refine, develop, and strengthen research questions, align research methods to questions, engage key literature in their fields, and finalize their doctoral research proposals.

Eligibility:

All applicants must:

• be citizens of any sub-Saharan African country
• be enrolled, or intend to enroll by the time of the award, and working towards a PhD in an accredited university, or affiliated to an institution in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda 
• hold a master’s degree at the time of application

The program prioritizes applicants holding a faculty position or demonstrating a durable commitment to higher education in Africa, but does not restrict eligibility to such individuals.

The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women to apply.

Thematic Priorities: 

The program features a thematic focus on  peace ,  security , and  development  in order to renew basic research agendas and strengthen interdisciplinary social science research capacity addressing these issues. 

The program encourages innovative research on peace, security, and development topics, broadly conceived, moving the boundaries of scholarship and research by exploring concrete linkages between these themes. We envision supporting a diverse set of projects seeking to shed light on a range of economic, political, social, conflict and peacebuilding processes using evidence-based research. Some projects, we hope, will examine large-scale phenomena and others small-scale social processes. The strongest projects typically will explore connections across these scales. Some research projects will rigorously explore elements of governance, civil society, human rights, peacebuilding mechanisms/institutions and processes, and rule of law. Others will explore root causes of conflict, emerging trajectories and forms of conflict, insecurities, and human mobilities. Above all projects should advance important fields of study and social science knowledge. Please see the following list of prospective issues that are considered relevant to Next Gen fellowships:

• Causes and drivers of conflict
• Institutional and local approaches to conflict prevention, management, and resolution
• National and Regional approaches to peace, security, and development
• Identity and conflict
• Gender, youth, conflict, peacebuilding
• Conflict, peace and human mobilities
• Histories, Arts and Cultures of conflict and peace
• State-Society relations
• Economic and Humanitarian perspectives to conflict and peace
• Democracy, human rights, and development
• Post-conflict development, governance and reconstruction
• Peace agreements and transitional justice and reconciliation
• International justice, war crimes, peace and development
• Law and constitutionalism
• Natural resource governance, conflict, peace and development
• Climate Change, conflict, peace, and security
• Climate change adaptation and mitigation practices and peace
• Globalization and emerging insecurities
• Peace education and African literatures
• Media, digital technology, AI, peace, and security

Application Process: 

All applications must be submitted using our online application portal .

Strong proposals will offer clear and concise descriptions of the project and its significance. Proposals should display thorough knowledge of the relevant social science literature that applicants will engage in and the methodologies relevant to the project. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that all proposed activities are feasible and can be completed in a timely manner. All proposals will be evaluated for these criteria by an independent, international committee of leading scholars from a range of social science and related disciplines.  Fellows must be willing to attend two workshops sponsored by the SSRC each year that are intended to help early-career faculty engage in scholarly reflections, research, and writing. We anticipate awarding up to 36 fellowships in total across all three categories each year.

Information on eligibility, the application process, and award details can be found in our Answers to  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) . For inquiries or technical questions pertaining to the online application portal, please contact SSRC staff from the Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Program:  [email protected] .

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Date published: 21 October 2022

The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) invites interested and eligible candidates to submit applications for a fellowship programme on improving the management of public health emergencies in Africa under the COVID-19 Incident Management Support Team (IMST).

Description of the Fellowship

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a challenge to health care systems, particularly in Africa. Every new surge in cases and deaths stresses an already overworked and overstretched workforce, strains resources, and negatively affects health care operations on the continent. The pandemic's uncertain duration means that health care communities must provide opportunities for stability and growth to the health workforce as it adapts to the ongoing situation. Health care leadership is essential in ensuring the continuity of operations based on effective decision-making and enhanced response operations.

However, the gap between emergencies and public health management skills, leadership, policy, and research has become increasingly evident during the pandemic.

Having well-prepared public health managers with the requisite skills to manage any pandemic is therefore critical for implementing a new public health order that will prepare Member States to promptly detect and effectively respond to public health threats.

Through a three-month fellowship programme, WHO AFRO seeks to support 15 aspirational Master’s degree students, PhD fellows, and emergency public health managers and leaders (Fellows) in Africa in acquiring advanced skills and competencies for strategizing, managing and leading health programmes that will positively transform future public health emergency response on the continent.

The fellowship programme seeks to bridge the emergency public health management and research-to-policy gaps and produce well-equipped, versatile managers and leaders as required by the WHO Emergency Response Framework and the International Health Regulations (2005) for emergency response. Additionally, it seeks to navigate the complex environment of public health practice to achieve and maintain a positive impact on health, politics, negotiation, partnerships and health diplomacy.

The fellowship will adopt a hybrid approach, combining face-to-face engagements with technology-based activities in line with WHO’s Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) flagship programme, which aims to reinforce and scale up the quality and scope of public health emergency management in Africa over the next five years.

Number of Fellowship to be awarded

A total of 15 fellowships will be awarded to:

• Five Master’s degree students;
• Five PhD students;
• Five mid- and senior-level public health experts.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be citizens of any WHO Member State working on COVID-19, with priority given to citizens of Member States of the WHO African Region.
• Be registered in a Master’s degree programme (Master’s Fellows).
• Be registered in a PhD programme (PhD/DPhil Fellows).
• Be a full-time employee (in the public/private sector or academia) with a Master’s degree or public health qualification or PhD (mid- or senior-level career Fellows).
• Have professional experience in public health (One Health, medicine, health financing, health economics, health policy, animal health, social sciences, and environmental health).
• Possess relevant experience that has contributed to the advancement of public health emergency management in Africa.
• Demonstrate potential for effective public health management that can positively impact the health outcomes of populations.

· Develop an achievable proposal that addresses strategic challenges for improving the management of public health emergencies on the continent.

How to apply

• Candidates must present the following requirements:
• A recent Curriculum Vitae
• Confirmation of registration in an academic institution (for Master’s degree and PhD fellows)
• Letter of employment (mid- and senior-level experts)
• A 500-word motivation statement for the Master’s degree students outlining their objectives and plan for the fellowship.
• Introduction of the subject of research
• Relevance and pertinence of the subject
• Brief literature review on the subject
• Research plan and activities
• Potential use of the outcomes of the research

Submission Deadline

Applications are due by: 20 November 2022: EMAIL: [email protected]

Fellowship Benefits

WHO AFRO will provide financial support to the fellows to cover tuition and research fees.

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Announcement of 2024 PhD Fellowship

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) was established in 1988 as a public not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa. The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professional economists. AERC agitates the provision of capacity building in economic policy in Francophone and Anglophone African countries through provision of support in the areas of policy research and graduate training. 

AERC wishes to announce the 2024/2025 Ph.D. scholarships for applicants from Francophone and Anglophone sub-Saharan African countries admitted into any of the following AERC Collaborative PhD Programme (CPP) in Economics degree-awarding universities: 

Qualifications and Requirements :

To qualify, an applicant must:

• Have applied and been admitted to any one of the listed CPP universities;
• Have attained at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field from an accredited university;
• Have a Masters degree (with coursework and thesis component) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related fields from a recognized University. The coursework should have covered microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods and econometrics;
• Possession of at least 1 relevant publication in a refereed journal will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of engagement in economic management, research, and/or training in the public sector will be an added advantage; and 
• Female and applicants from post-conflict and fragile states are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants must submit their applications for admission directly to the respective universities (application procedure can be obtained from the respective university’s website). Upon receipt of an admission letter from a specific university, applicants shall upload the following documents on to the AERC scholarship portal https://training.aercafrica.org/admissionnew  

• Application cover letter;
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Evidence of admission at any of the universities listed above; and
• Certified copies of transcripts and certificates.

The deadline for applying for the scholarship is August 31, 2024 .

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CEGA Fellowship Program: 2023-2024 Request for Applications

The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) invites African researchers to apply to our 2023-2024 CEGA Fellowship Request for Applications (RFA). The CEGA Fellowship Program equips early-career African social scientists with the skills to carry out rigorous impact evaluations of economic development programs and become champions for evidence-informed policy. Selected researchers will audit courses, develop skills in impact evaluation, access a personalized mentorship program to develop their research ideas, and build their research networks. Successful fellows will be invited to join the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa ( NIERA ). We invite researchers from East and West Africa to apply for one of two opportunities:

1) A Resident fellowship during Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 in-person at the University of California, Berkeley or Northwestern University

2) A Non-Resident Fellowship, a virtual version of our flagship resident fellowship where fellows engage remotely for 12 weeks, at about 15-20 hours per week.

The application deadline is 5:00 PM GMT on February 23rd, 2023.

Eligibility

Applicants to the CEGA Fellowship Program must:

• Be a national of an East African or Anglophone West African country (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, South Sudan, Uganda, the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte D’Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Somalia, and Cameroon);
• Be fluent in English;
• Have completed a Master’s degree or a PhD within the last 8 years, or be enrolled in a PhD program in economics, statistics, epidemiology/public health, or another social science discipline;
• Have a current affiliation with a research institution, university or other research organization in East or West Africa, preferably one that supports policy-relevant, quantitative social science research;
• [Resident Only] Plan to return to a research institute in East or West Africa after the resident fellowship at UC Berkeley or Northwestern University. If currently enrolled in a PhD program outside the African continent, scholars may complete their PhD before their return.

Please direct any questions about eligibility to our staff team at [email protected] .

Application Process

To respond to the 2023-2024 CEGA Visiting Fellowship Request for Applications (RFA), please submit the following information and documents through this Submittable portal by Thursday, February 23rd, at 5 pm GMT:

• Personal Statement (1 page): Please describe your personal motivations for applying to the CEGA Visiting Fellowship–of all fellowships available to you, why are you particularly interested in this program? What do you hope to accomplish during the fellowship and beyond? Please also comment on your ability to commit to the fellowship (Resident or Non-Resident) and how this will fit into your current commitments.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume: In your CV, please also include relevant quantitative coursework you have completed.
• Research Proposal: Not to exceed 2 pages. Refer to Appendix A “Instructions for Research Proposal” and Appendix B “Research Proposal Example,” below. During the fellowship, you should work on the proposal you have submitted unless you decide to change it (with agreement from CEGA staff and your mentor).
• Evidence of Leave Approval from the applicant’s supervisor or department chair demonstrating support and certifying that, if the applicant is selected, he/she will be able to take a 4-month leave of absence.
• Name and contact information for two referees: Please provide a name, email, phone number, and affiliation for two individuals (supervisors, senior colleagues, professors) who can speak to your research capacity, quantitative skills, and qualifications for the CEGA fellowship.
• OPTIONAL: You may attach one working paper or publication.

Submit Application Materials Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: [Resident and Non-Resident Fellowship] Do I need to hold a Ph.D. to apply for the CEGA fellowship program?

A: No. Applicants to the CEGA Visiting Fellowship must have completed at minimum a Master’s degree in economics, statistics, epidemiology/public health, or another social science discipline.

Q: [Resident and Non-Resident Fellowship] I’m from a Francophone country in West Africa, am I eligible to apply ?

A: Yes, we have recently expanded our eligibility to include countries in Francophone West Africa. Please note that our selection criteria include fluency in English (written and spoken) and strong communication skills.

Q: [Resident and Non-Resident Fellowship] I’m from an eligible East or West African country, but am currently based in Europe/East Asia/ U.S. etc. Am I eligible to apply?

A: Yes, as long as you hold a staff or student position in an eligible East or West African country and have plans to return to the country to do research.

Q: [Resident Fellowship] My university/organization won’t allow me to leave for 4 months and continue being paid, will CEGA provide me with a salary?

A: No. The CEGA Resident Fellowship program will cover the costs of room and board in Berkeley, health insurance, visa fees, and roundtrip economy airfare for selected fellows. In addition, fellows will be provided a monthly stipend to cover any other expenses that may occur during their stay at UC Berkeley (local transportation, personal hygiene items, etc.). If taking a leave without pay from work will be challenging, the Non-Resident Fellowship may be a better option for you.

Q. [Resident Fellowship] What is CEGA’s policy on travel to present at conferences during the resident fellowship?

We are very supportive of fellows attending conferences where they’ve been selected to present their research, as it aligns with their professional development and the goals of the fellowship! It is essential to let CEGA program staff know as soon as possible about this opportunity. If you are selected to present during the fellowship, we ask that you follow the following guidelines:

• Inform CEGA/Northwestern staff as soon as this is a potential possibility, to ensure the dates do not conflict with program activities and will not affect your J-1 visa (international conferences may not be possible to present on your visa).
• Confirm expenses are covered by the conference organization or yourself (CEGA  and Northwestern do not have additional resources to support this during the fellowship).

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The Center offers several fellowships for UC Berkeley students. The  Financial Aid Office  administers many need-based financial aid programs. The  Graduate Division Fellowship Office , academic departments and professional schools administer other merit based programs. Information is available through the web links provided.

Award for Best Undergraduate Thesis in African Studies

A prize of $250 will be awarded to the best senior thesis written by a UC Berkeley undergraduate on a topic related to Africa. The thesis can be written in any discipline or major. Applicants must submit an online application form, along with submitting a copy of the paper or thesis and a letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor to  [email protected] .

Language Fellowships

Foreign language area studies (flas) fellowships.

[The UC Berkeley Center for African Studies is not currently offering these fellowships. This section is for informational purposes.]

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships provide funding to students to encourage the study of critical and less commonly taught foreign languages in combination with area studies, international studies or international aspects of professional studies. These fellowships are funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. The purpose of the FLAS program is to promote the training of students who intend to make their careers in college or university teaching, government service, or other employment where knowledge of foreign languages and cultures is essential.

Read more about the  FLAS Fellowship . Contact  [email protected]  for questions.

FLAS UCB Graduate Student Application Page  and  Portal

All other applicants, including UC Berkeley undegraduates, should use the following link. You will be asked to create an account before creating an application --  other applicants . 

Research Fellowships

The Center directly administers three fellowships for graduate students and one for undergraduates. See deadlines at the bottom of this page.

Andrew and Mary Thompson Rocca Fellowship

The Center for African Studies offers two types of Rocca fellowships providing funding to UC Berkeley  graduate students  at different points in their doctoral studies.

• Rocca Pre-dissertation Research
• Rocca Dissertation Research

Emeka Kalu Ezera Fellowship

• Ezera Research  for African  graduate students.  (past )

Africa Research Travel Grant - currently inactive

Through a generous donation, we are about to offer a few awards ($500 - $2500) to help defray costs for  graduate student  research travel to Africa.

• Africa Research Travel Grant * (graduate students only)  We do not anticipate awarding this in 2023.

*To access this CAS application form, you first must be logged into a browser with a  CalNet ID .

Geist and Rosberg Fellowships for Undergraduates

The Center for African Studies is pleased to announce the 2021 competition for undergraduate fellowships to support travel to Africa for research and study. Fellowships of up to $3,000 are awarded as a memorial to  Carl Rosberg , founder of Berkeley's Center for African Studies and a pioneer in the study of African politics, and  Judith Geist , who earned a PhD from Berkeley's Political Science Department and followed in Rosberg's footsteps with her work in East Africa.

• Judith Geist and Carl Rosberg Undergraduate Research Awards

CAS Fellowship and Award Deadlines for 2024:

Undergraduate:

• Geist and Rosberg Fellowship Application:   Friday, 23 February
• Award for Best Undergraduate Thesis in African Studies:  Friday, 3 May
• Rocca PreDissertation and Dissertation Fellowships  (past )
• Emeku Kalu Ezera Fellowship  (past )
• Africa Research Travel Grant :  We do not anticipate awarding this in 2024.

Tuition & Stipend Programs

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

This program provides comprehensive scholarships and support to students from Sub-Saharan African countries. For more information, visit the program's  website.

Other CAS Fellowships

Cowell fellowship  (currently inactive).

The Center also administered the Cowell Fellowship from 2000 to 2009. This fellowship was specifically for Ph.D. graduate students at the  University of Dar es Salaam  in Tanzania. The Fellowship recipient spent 6 to 12 months at UC Berkeley working with a UC Berkeley faculty mentor, taking courses (especially seminars and methodological courses), and conducting research using library and archival resources. Upon completion of the year at Berkeley, the  Fellows  returned to Tanzania and completed their degrees.

Non-CAS Fellowships

Institute of international studies fellowships.

Many undergraduate and graduate students studying Africa have also received dissertation and pre-dissertation fellowships from the  Institute of International Studies at UC Berkeley . For funding opportunities see:  https://iis.berkeley.edu/fellowships-grants/resources

International House 

• See International House funding opportunities
• The Daniel Mouen-Makoua Gateway Fellowship

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Below is a list of Ph.D Scholarships opportunities for African Students 2024-2025 to study abroad and in Africa

Flinders University PhD Scholarship 2024

Audiology program within College of Nursing and Health Sciences is looking for a candidate to fill a PhD position to investigate listening in noise in children with hearing loss. Chronic hearing loss in children has serious consequences on language, and social development. While early intervention p

Published: 26 Aug 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: 30 Aug 2024

PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) PhD Scholarships 2024

The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative that aims to close the skills gap in the applied sciences, engineering and technology (ASET) necessary for socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Reg

Published: 21 Aug 2024 Type: PhD Deadline: 16 Sep 2024

Stellenbosch University GEM Scholarships for PhD Students 2024 South Africa

The Graduate School of Economic and Management Sciences (GEM) is currently accepting applications for its full-time, funded doctoral programme. Applications will be considered for the following two scholarship opportunities:  GEM Elite Doctoral Scholarships: Full-time doctoral s

Published: 12 Aug 2024 Type: PhD Study in: South Africa Value: R200 000 Deadline: 15 Aug 2024

Apply Now: ETH4D 2024 Doctoral Mentorship Grants for Developing Countries

ETH4D provides grants for mentoring doctoral candidates from low- and lower-middle-income countries. The mentorship is a one-year appointment and comprises the following components: Mentorship from one ETH professor, senior scientist or postdoc over a period of one year of the mentee’s d

Published: 23 Jul 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Switzerland Deadline: 15 Oct 2024

A*STAR Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2024

The Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) is a collaboration among the Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (

Published: 22 Jul 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Singapore Deadline: 01 Dec 2024

University of Pretoria (UP) Doctoral Commonwealth Scholarship 2025

The University of Pretoria is a research-intensive university. Hence, it is seeking candidates for doctoral studies who will make significant contributions to its research endeavours. As part of South Africa's contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the University of Pr

Published: 05 Jul 2024 Type: PhD Study in: South Africa Deadline: 11 Sep 2024

Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund for Africa Researchers 2024

The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund was established in 2012, with generous support from The ALBORADA Trust. The Fund supports pairs of researchers (post-doctoral level and above) from the University of Cambridge (or an affiliated institution such as the Wellcome Trust San

Published: 28 Jun 2024 Type: PhD Deadline: 12 Sep 2024

DANIDA PhD Scholarship at ACC (CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship in South Africa) 2024

The African Centre for Cities (ACC) invites applications for a PhD scholarship as part of the CLAIMS to Energy Citizenship project, funded by DANIDA (2024-2028). This call is specifically for the PhD that will align with WP1 (see above). The PhD will be co-supervised by Prof Waltorp and Dr C

Published: 26 Jun 2024 Type: PhD Value: ZAR 315,000 Deadline: 19 Jul 2024

PTDF 2024 Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholars in Nigeria Federal Universities

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. The Fund hereby invites applications from interested and qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2024 Undergraduate,

Published: 15 May 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Nigeria Value: N700,000/Yr Deadline: 24 Jun 2024

Call For Applications: CAPSI Ph.D. Fellowship in the Non-Profit Sector’s Contribution to African Economies 2024

The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School, with the support of the Mastercard Foundation, invites applications for Doctoral Fellowship on the Non-Profit Sector and its Contribution to African Economies project. The aim of the PhD

Published: 10 May 2024 Type: PhD Value: $30,000 Deadline: 24 May 2024

AERC PhD Fellowships for African Students 2024

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) was established in 1988 as a public not-for-profit organization devoted to the advancement of economic policy research and training in Africa. The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in sub-S

Published: 17 Apr 2024 Type: PhD Deadline: 31 Aug 2024

NNPC/TotalEnergies MIT-Empowering the Teachers Program (MIT-ETT) 2024

The MIT-Empowering the Teachers (MIT-ETT) program provides an intense, semester long teaching-focused engagement for selected cohorts of faculty members (ETT Fellows) from African universities. By introducing the ETT Fellows to cutting edge student-focused teaching methodologies the ETT strives to f

Published: 04 Apr 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 27 Sep 2024

University of Sussex Peter Carpenter Africa Climate Scholarship for African PhD Students 2024

This prestigious fully-funded PhD Peter Carpenter Climate Change scholarship is awarded to African citizens with top level academic qualifications. The PhD programme is hosted within the Climate Science and Society Research (CSSR) group in the Department of Geography, where there is a v

Published: 28 Mar 2024 Type: PhD Deadline: 15 Apr 2024

ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2024

Published: 27 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: Switzerland Deadline: 30 Mar 2024

King’s College CMCI London African Music PhD Scholarship 2024

The researcher will be based in the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries (CMCI),  King’s College London and co-supervised by Professor Roberta Comunian (Professor of Creative Economies in the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries) and Dr Eka

Published: 15 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 19 Mar 2024

King’s College London Afro Beats And Afro Bytes: PhD Studentship for African Students 2024

Published: 13 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 19 Mar 2024

Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa 2024

Universities of the Coimbra Group offer short-term visits (generally 1 to maximum 3 months) to young African researchers from higher education institutions from Sub-Saharan Africa. The main aim of this scholarship programme is to enable scholars to undertake research in which they are engaged in the

Published: 12 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Deadline: 05 Apr 2024

TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award for Developing and Developed Countries 2024

TWAS is inviting nominations for the 2024 Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.

Published: 09 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Deadline: 10 May 2024

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For developing countries, and especially the Least Developed Countries, PhD scientists help build a foundation for scientific strength and human prosperity. TWAS offers between 100 - 160 PhD fellowships a year at some of the most respected institutions in the developing world. These fellowships are hosted in Brazil, China, India, Pakistan and South Africa.  

The results for the 2022/2023 NRF-TWAS PhD fellowships are available  here .

Before applying:

• Applications can only be submitted via the online portal once the call is open.
• Please use the "Apply now" button at the bottom of each programme page to start your application once the call is open.
• Both the opening and closing dates will be mentioned on each individual programme page.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply for the preliminary acceptance letter as early as possible, even before the opening date of the call. Only Acceptance letters dated the same year as the year of application are eligible.
• Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: The head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programmes may still apply for another programme.

TWAS and the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, India, offer fellowships to young foreign scientists from developing countries who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in physical sciences

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The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research in Karachi, Pakistan — and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in chemical and biological sciences.

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The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology in India, and UNESCO-TWAS established a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in biotechnology.

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The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) and TWAS have established a sandwich fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries in the South who wish to pursue part of their research toward a PhD in a field of the natural and related applied sciences, in departments and laboratories of public and private universities of Türkiye (Turkey) and TÜBİTAK Research Centers and Institutes.

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The Lahore University of Management Sciences, (LUMS), Pakistan — and TWAS offer fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in Natural Sciences and Engineering.

According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years

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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India and UNESCO-TWAS have established a number of fellowships for foreign scholars from developing countries, who wish to pursue research toward a PhD in emerging areas of science and technology, for which facilities are available in CSIR laboratories and institutes.

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Under this scheme, PhD scholarships are awarded to promising candidates from LDCs. Applicants must have obtained their MSc in an area relevant to the topics under the umbrella of climate change – which is a broad and interdisciplinary field– or they must obtain the MSc degree by December 2022.

• Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

UNESCO-TWAS has partnered with the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMSTECH) for TWAS-COMSTECH Science in Exile Fellowship Programme for displaced and refugee scholars and scientists. This PhD Fellowship Programme aims to provide displaced and refugee scholars and scientists, who have not yet found a safe and long-term host country, to pursue doctoral studies in Pakistan, at institutions members of the COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence.

• Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the OIC (COMSTECH)

Fellowships for women scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) to pursue their PhD in the sciences in another country in the South. The call for applications is open and will close on 19 April 2022.

• Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World

THIRD ROUND CALL FOR APPLICATIONS PhD Fellowship on ‘The Non-Profit Sector’s Contribution To African Economies’ A Mastercard Foundation funded project

The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School (University of the Witwatersrand), with the support of the Mastercard Foundation invites applications for Doctoral Fellowship on the Non-Profit Sector and its Contribution to African Economies project. The aim of the PhD fellowship is to provide opportunities for young African doctoral students registered in African universities to participate in research on non-profit organisations and their contributions to African economies. The specific focus of the research project is ‘ The creation of dignified and fulfilling work for young Africans by the non-profit sector ’.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

This doctoral fellowship program offers a maximum of five years of support to twenty (20) selected full time Ph.D students . Each fellow will receive a fully funded fellowship, providing a full scholarship of up to $30,000 per year. The program invites doctoral students exclusively from African universities in the 17 countries targeted by the project. These are Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Doctoral students will be working on topics related to non-profit organizations and their contributions to African economies, particularly those focusing on dignified and fulfilling employment for young Africans. Successful applicants will work closely with Regional Research Leads paired with senior researchers in undertaking their research . Fellows will be selected in line with categories of youth marginality that the project is paying special attention to -namely gender, disability, geography, class, age and various forms of marginality such as  refugees, ex-prisoners, and internally displaced persons, just to mention a few.

Applications are now invited from female doctoral students  with an interest in the non-profit sector and its role in African economies . In the current call, only female applicants from and focusing on the following countries are to apply:

• Burkina Faso
• The Democratic Republic of Congo
• South Africa

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for the Fellowship Program, applicants must:

• Be a female aged 35 years or below
• Be currently enrolled as a full time student in a relevant doctoral program at an African university focusing on themes and research aligned to the project. 
• Have research interest in the non-profit sector’s contributions to dignified and fulfilling work for African youth.  
• Demonstrate commitment to the program and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Be available to participate in the program for its entire duration.
• In the first or second year of their PhD programme.
• Be nationals of any of the countries listed above and conducting research on any of them or some of them.

SUBJECT FIELDS

Social and behavioural sciences, including Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Non-profit or Philanthropic studies, Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, Management, Public Policy, History, Human Geography, or any development-related field.

The research should strictly focus on the project’s main objective; The Contributions of Non-profit Sectors to African Economies with specific focus on Dignified and Fulfilling Work for the Youth . 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Eligible candidates should prepare and submit the following as part of the application package:

• Current curriculum vitae (CV).
• A personal statement (maximum 500 words) outlining their research interest, motivation, and alignment with the advertised CAPSI Research program.
• An outline of their proposed research project (Maximum 2500 words) covering the following.
• Background of study
• Problem Statement
• Research questions
• Research objectives
• Literature review and theoretical framework
• Proposed methodology (covering research design, sampling and, data collection and ethical considerations)
• A letter of recommendation from supervisor/proposed supervisor.
• A copy of academic transcripts.
• Proof of age  ( e.g., passport, birth certificate, etc.)
• Proof of admission or registration in an African University

The application must be sent by email to: [email protected] (applicants from West and North Africa), [email protected] (applicants from East Africa), and eleanor.chipeta @wits.ac.za (applicants from Southern Africa)   clearly marked “ PHD FELLOWSHIP IN THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR’S CONTRIBUTION TO AFRICAN ECONOMIES,  and copied to [email protected] .  

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The deadline for applications is  Monday, September 16 th , 2024.

Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, September 27 th , 2024.

For more information and to apply, please visit the CAPSI website ( https://capsi.co.za ).

Inquiries should be directed to [email protected] or any of the emails above.

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Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme (VFP)

About the programme.

The aim of the AfricaLics Visiting Fellowship Programme is to help African PhD students working in the field of Innovation and Development to strengthen their academic/research qualifications; improve quality of their dissertations and prepare for a career in innovation and development either within academia or outside (e.g. in the private sector or in government/policy making).

The AfricaLics Visiting PhD Fellowship programme was initiated in 2015 as a pilot programme under the AfricaLics Research Capacity Building Programme with funding from the Swedish development cooperation (Sida). During Phase I (2011-2016) and Phase II (2017-2023) 23 visiting fellows visited Aalborg University in Denmark as part of the programme. From 2022 onwards, the AfricaLics VFP will be hosted by African universities active in the field of Innovation and Development studies. Hence the six scholars from the 2022 cohort were hosted by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in Kenya, while the 2023 cohort will be hosted by University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa.

2024 Cohort

4 PhD students were selected for 2024 cohort.  Amongst the four students, Two are from Ethiopia, one from Kenya and one from Uganda.

Haramaya University, Ethiopia

PhD Research Title

The Role of Indigenous Informal Local institutions in enhancing Social Capital for Adoption of Agricultural innovation: A special emphasis in Ethiopia

Makerere University, Uganda

Firm Innovation Behaviour and Performance

Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia

Research and Development(R&D), Innovation and Performance of Enterprises in the Case of Resource-rich Developing Country: Evidence from Ethiopia

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya

Galvanizing System Change Through Youth-Led Digital Innovation: The Case Of Kenya

2023 Cohort

The call for 2023 cohort went out in September 2022 and we received 72 applications. Sixteen applicants were shortlisted for interviews and six applicants, four female and two male we selected by a committee comprising members of the AfricaLics Scientific Board and the AfricaLics secretariat. Amongst the six students, one is from Ethiopia, one from Cameroon, two from Kenya and one from Ghana .

Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

Dynamics of Gender and Technology in the Cashew Nut Value; Chain in Southwestern Nigeria at Obafemi Awolowo University.

University of Gondar, Ethiopia

Business model innovation and firm performance: Moderating role of environmental dynamism at University of Gondar.

University of Yaounde, Cameroon

The macroeconomic effects of financial development on sources of innovation in Africa at University of Yaounde.

University of Ghana.

Commercializing agri-innovations in Ghanaian Universities for sustainable Agribusinesses at University of Ghana.

An Agricultural Biotechnology Technological Innovation System (ABTIS): Build-up, Actors & Dynamics.

Transformative Innovation: Investigating the coevolution of grid and off-grid electricity system.

VFP Eligibility and selection criteria

The scholarship option is open to PhD students from countries classified by the OECD/DAC as low and lower-middle income countries in Africa whose studies, irrespective of sectoral discipline, focus on the relationship between innovation and economic, social or and environmentally sustainable development. Female PhD students and students from low-income countries are particularly encouraged to apply as AfricaLics endeavours to contribute to increasing the currently low number of female scholars and low-income countries scholars in Innovation and Development research studies in Africa. The programme gives priority to students working on topics related to the research themes identified by the AfricaLics network as important to the future of Africa.

• The ACEIR model
• South Africa node
• ACEIR members
• ACEIR affiliates
• African inequality diagnostics
• Taxation and social spending on inequality and poverty
• Impact of the Maputo Protocol on gender rights in Africa
• A review of inequality in sub-Saharan Africa
• Spatial inequality
• Labour markets and inequalities
• Wealth and inequalities
• Social mobility from the middle to the top
• Transforming Social Inequalities Through Inclusive Climate Action (TSITICA) 
• ACEIR research reports & policy briefs
• ACEIR working papers
• Reports on ACEIR policy engagements
• ACEIR research resources
• Journal articles
• Book chapters
• Research papers & research notes
• Working, discussion & conference papers
• News bulletins
• News archive
• Past public events
• In the media

Setting up a collaborative PhD Programme in Sustainable Development Studies

The ARUA collaborative PhD programmes are an aspiring project that intends to significantly change how doctoral training is done in the region. Importantly, the pilot phase of the programmes will target young African students and comes with an admission target of 70% women in each cohort. The overall goal is to graduate 1,000 PhD students annually at ARUA member universities.

Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, who was the Secretary-General of ARUA until he retired at the end of last month, says this ARUA project “is designed to develop a template that could be used by all African universities for the future growth of PhD programmes”. 

The Mastercard Foundation will support the first 10 years of the programmes.

The Sustainable Development Studies PhD Programme has two distinct prongs: Sustainable Development Economics; and Climate and Development Studies. 

The programme is curated by a team from ACEIR and the ARUA Centre of Excellence in Climate and Development (ARUA-CD) with key partners from two of the Clusters of Research Excellence (CoREs) set up by ARUA and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities (The Guild). 

These Africa-Europe Clusters – in Inequalities, Poverty, and Deprivation ( CoRE IPD ); and on Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation ( CoRE-NBS ), comprise researchers from ACEIR, ARUA-CD, and The Guild universities. 

ACEIR’s director, Prof. Murray Leibbrandt from the University of Cape Town, says the two ARUA centres in collaboration with their respective CoRE partners are not only embarking on an interdisciplinary research and teaching journey with this programme. 

“We aim to gradually transform the institutional framework towards transdisciplinary work within our universities.”

The programme is to be built off strong foundations, Prof. Leibbrandt points out, as the institutions leading the collaboration are fully committed to supporting a programme of this scale and complexity. 

“The institutional excellence that comes with the programme partners promises the delivery of a unique and valuable collaborative programme of research, graduate training, and broader capacity building at a scale that currently does not exist.”

A challenge-based learning approach for real-world problem-solving

“To generate solutions to Africa's development challenges, this PhD programme must significantly differ from traditional ones”, says Prof. Robert D. Osei, convenor of ACEIR’s Ghana node at the University of Ghana. He is the PhD programme co-lead for ARUA together with Prof. Leibbrandt. 

“While the programme will leverage disciplinary strengths and methods, it will be interdisciplinary as much as possible and challenge-based to engage students in real-world problem-solving.”

A joint research and capacity building project on the interactions between climate action and inequality by ACEIR and ARUA-CD researchers have already demonstrated the potential for interdisciplinary research across climate and economics. 

The PhD programme's intention to tackle real-world issues will emphasise understanding and addressing the factors that influence growth, poverty dynamics, and sustainable development in Africa. Specific attention will be given to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Prof. Osei says PhD candidates will at the onset be guided on course selection that is relevant to their individual career and development plans. Once coursework is successfully completed, they will be embedded at collaborating institutions in research projects that overlap with their own interests and project work. 

This includes the opportunity to work with the programme’s CoRE partner universities in Europe, giving them access to world-class research capacities and mentorship.

In this way the PhD students will be exposed to working in diverse research teams and get networking and career progression opportunities. Other components of the programme will help students to hone their communication skills; and to establish close ties with businesses, civil society, and policy communities to prepare those interested in employment outside academia.

Fully paid for, and flexible 

Inadequate funding to support students has been recognised by ARUA universities as one of the contributors to the continent’s low output of PhD graduates, according to Prof. Aryeetey .  Providing adequate financial support to students is therefore important to ensure the ARUA PhD programmes are accessible to students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, especially female PhD candidates who often have competing caregiving and income-earning responsibilities. 

Prof. Leibbrandt says the Sustainable Development Studies programme will provide competitive scholarships for full-time studies without the need for taking on additional paid work. 

“The programme also considers the reality of unpaid care work and family responsibilities by allowing students to customise their study-abroad times according to their needs.” 

Sustainable development through the lens of two disciplines 

The first stream of the programme – in Sustainable Development Economics – aims to provide comprehensive training to PhD candidates across the University of Cape Town, the University of Ghana, and the University of Nairobi. International collaborations on this prong of the programme are The Guild’s CoRE IPD partners, the University of Groningen and Aarhus University; and the African Economic Research Consortium, which has the largest network of an existing collaborative PhD training in economics on the continent.

The second stream, in Climate and Development Studies, aims to provide interdisciplinary training at four ARUA universities: the University of Cape Town, University of Ghana, University of Nairobi, and Stellenbosch University. The Guild’s CoRE-NBS partner is the University of Bologna.

Students in the programme will have to complete several interdisciplinary courses to equip them with the resourcefulness needed to address the complexity of sustainable development challenges.

Existing data hubs an excellent resource for doctoral studies

High-quality data are a vital resource for PhD projects. The programme, therefore, will provide access to ACEIR’s cross-sectional and – uniquely – longitudinal datasets on inequality, poverty, and development in Africa. Together with datasets used by ARUA-CD for analysis of climate change risk, its impacts, adaptation, climate governance and implications on human development, the programme will be able to offer collaborative PhD students access to an excellent data hub, or linked data hubs.  

Such a data hub/s would be a most impactful research infrastructure contribution by this collaborative programme.

In addition, the University of Groningen’s Growth and Development Centre brings a set of comprehensive databases on indicators of growth and development that are important for tracking and understanding long-run economic development patterns in Africa, and internationally. And, the ARUA partner universities’ extensive network, especially with national statistical offices, will also help make relevant data accessible to the students.

Policy assessments and evaluation skills are important components

Given the programme’s aim to be relevant to contemporary regional and global development challenges, policy impact evaluation and training in rigorous evaluation techniques will be prioritised. A course is planned to equip students with the necessary skills to conduct comprehensive policy assessment.

Prof. Leibbrandt says that, overall, students enrolled in this PhD programme will to be equipped to apply methodological and analytical tools to address any of the SDGs from a multidisciplinary perspective.

“The programme will be designed to be highly attractive to individuals – especially Africans – who aspire to become impactful scholars, researchers, policymakers, or international development practitioners”.

The programme commences in 2026 and aims to award up to 100 new PhD scholarships to students each year during the ARUA project’s pilot phase.

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15 Fully Funded PhD Programs for Black Students

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In the United States, there are fully funded PhD programs for black students. A “full funding” financial assistance provides complete tuition relief in addition to a yearly provident fund or salary for the duration of the program, which in itself is typically 3-6 years.

Funding is normally contingent on students teaching or conducting studies in their discipline of study. Since not all academic institutions fund their doctoral students, it is critical to explore the monetary assistance options of various programs.

With so many universities in the United States delivering Ph.D. programs, it’s no mystery that American Ph.D. expenses differ wildly.

A number of doctorate programs are offered online, from Walden University to Capella to Phoenix , and many more fully funded doctorate programs online.

Even though the United States is known for being a ridiculously priced destination for students, there are several excellent alternatives for Ph.D. funding (including many fully-funded Ph.D. programs for international students).

In an attempt to bridge the disproportionality, doctoral scholarships for black females males are becoming increasingly common. Even though blacks make up a small percentage of Ph.D. candidates, their existence in graduate programs has been increasing.

The count of doctorates granted to blacks has attained an all-time high, rising at approximately 5.3 percent per year. If you are interested in starting your PhD. program and have the requirements for the program that you seek, the first step is ensuring that you meet the requirements for the college that you are interested in.

Once you have determined the first plan, which would be academic in nature, and as soon as you meet the criteria, then finding fully funded programs should come next. As previously stated, there are fully funded Ph.D. programs for black students in the United States. They include:

Fully Funded Ph.D. Programs for Black Students

Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, named after the creator of the Institute for Women and Technology, will grant $7,000 yearly to minority female students, which would include Africans and blacks who want to learn computer science or engineering at the Ph.D. level.

Eligibility Requirements

Qualified applicants should be at least 18 years old, enrolled full-time or part-time at any approved institution in the world, and have a strong interest in computing. Beneficiaries will be invited to the Google Scholar’s Retreat as well.

How to Apply

Visit the official Website or forward the necessary documents to the following address;

1600 Amphitheatre Parkway

Mountain View, CA 94043

(650) 253-0000

AICPA Fellowships for Minority Doctoral Students

Every year, the American Institute of CPAs awards 22 Fellowships to Minority Doctoral Students. The fellowships are worth $12,000 each and are only available to full-time students.

Receivers would have to be US citizens with a demonstrated ability to teach accounting in higher education. Black, Hispanic or Latino, and Native American students are eligible for the fellowship.

Applicants are expected to have a master’s degree and a CPA credential. Aside from that, you should have at least three years of experience in accounting. They also need to be US permanent residents or citizens.

Visit the official Website or forward the necessary documents to the following address

220 Leigh Farm Road

Durham, NC 27707

(919) 402-4500

[email protected]

AAA Minority Dissertation Fellowship

The American Anthropological Association (AAA) awards a Minority Dissertation Fellowship worth $10,000 each year to racially based minorities, such as blacks, trying to complete a Ph.D. program in anthropology.

Candidates applying would have to be U.S. citizens or legal residents, attend an approved school, be accepted to degree candidacy, be AAA members, and demonstrate a reputation of high educational success. Application forms should include a 1,000-word anthropological research proposal as well as a letter of recommendation.

2300 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 1301

Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 528-1902

[email protected]

Alfred P. Sloan Minority Ph.D. Scholarships

The Alfred P. Sloan Minority Ph.D. Scholarships are for doctoral students from disadvantaged minorities. The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering is funding the scholarship opportunities. Ever since its inception in 1995, the program has awarded over 900 doctoral grants to minority researchers.

Students should indeed take courses in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Should also be US citizens to be able to qualify! They would have to be full-time students at Sloan University Centers for Exemplary Mentoring.

To apply, visit the official Website or forward the necessary documents to the following address

1 North Broadway Suite 601

White Plains, NY 10601

(914) 539-4010

[email protected]

GlaxoSmithKline Science Achievement Award

The GlaxoSmithKline Science Achievement Award is also one of the UNCF’s PhD scholarships for black males and females.

Candidates would have to be full-time students at an approved U.S. graduate school studying biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology, botany, zoology, or a related scientific field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Nursing students and medical interns are not able to qualify.

Just as it was noted above, to qualify you would have to be full-time students at an approved U.S. graduate school studying biochemistry, organic chemistry, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology, botany, zoology, or a related scientific field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Nursing students and medical interns are not able to qualify.

You will have to visit the official Website or forward the necessary documents to the following address

1805 7 th Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

(202) 810-0258

[email protected]

Fredrikson & Byron Minority Scholarship

Fredrikson & Byron P.A., a Minneapolis-based law firm, yearly awards a $15,000 Minority Scholarship to stellar grad students who want to pursue a JD or Ph.D. from an approved U.S. law school.

Emphasis has been given to students who are black, American Indian, Hispanic, or Asian and want to practice law in the Upper Midwest.

To qualify, you have to submit valid recommendations, one writing sample, official transcripts, and a present resume.

200 South Sixth Street Suite 4000

Minneapolis, MN 55402

(612) 492-7000

[email protected]

Johnson & Johnson Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program

The Johnson & Johnson Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program is managed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The scholarship scheme offers $18,000 Ph.D. scholarship opportunities to minorities who are full-time students. Participants should be enlisted in a doctoral nursing course with a clinical emphasis.

Participants would have to be American Indian, Asian American, Black, Latino, or Pacific Islander, as well as residents of the United States. They should join a college that is CCNE-accredited. Candidates should be registered nurses. After graduating from college, they should pledge to be full-time in an RN program.

1 Dupont Circle NW Suite 530

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 463-6930

[email protected]

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships

The $24,000 Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships offer doctoral grants for three years. The awards are intended for minority students who want to pursue a Ph.D. or ScD. Able to qualify beneficiaries will have to be US citizens or have a green card.

They also should register in a research-based program at a non-profit educational establishment in the United States. They ought to have a high level of academic performance and a desire to work in higher education teaching or research. History, political science, chemistry, and linguistics are all acceptable disciplines.

To qualify, you must register in a research-based program at a non-profit educational establishment in the United States. They ought to have a high level of academic performance and a desire to work in higher education teaching or research. History, political science, chemistry, and linguistics are all acceptable disciplines.

500 Fifth Street NW

(202) 334-2000

[email protected]

Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship

The Harriet G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship is funded by NASA. The fellowship offers up to 20 Ph.D. scholarships to individuals of color, women, and individuals who are disabled. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in a STEM field.

Candidates must be full-time students at an accredited university in the United States. Their doctoral degrees should be in a STEM discipline. Starting at $24,500, grant packages also provide a Mentor-Protégé Initiative.

2750 Prosperity Avenue Suite 600

Fairfax, VA 22031

(800) 231-9155

[email protected]

Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship

The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship, financially backed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), is offering $2,000 to black graduate students pursuing a master’s, professional, or doctoral degree at approved U.S. colleges.

Applicants should be existing NAACP members, possess U.S. citizenship, be 25 years old or younger, illustrate economic need subject to federal poverty regulations, and will have a least cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible.

Applicants should be existing NAACP members, possess U.S. citizenship, be 25 years old or younger, illustrate economic need subject to federal poverty regulations, and will have a least cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible

4805 Mt. Hope Drive

Baltimore, MD 21215

(410) 580-5760

[email protected]

Frederick Douglass Scholars Fellowship

In commemoration of the national abolitionist movement’s leader, the Frederick Douglass Institute has established the Scholars Fellowship Program to provide economic and educational assistance to black students approaching their the last year of a Ph.D. program.

Candidates should be US citizens or permanent residents, hold a master’s degree, be enrolled full-time at an FDI partner university, include classroom experience, and really want to instruct at a college or university.

210 South 10 th Street

Indiana, PA 15705

(724) 357-4072

[email protected]

Scholarship Link

Richard Allen Williams Scholarship

The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) has financially supported the Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship via the American Medical Association (AMA), which will grant $5,000 to black men and women seeking doctorates or medical degrees.

Candidates should be ongoing first or second-year students, possess US citizenship or permanent residency, be interested in cardiovascular medicine, and possess the potential for making a contribution to medical research.

Just as was noted above, applicants will need to be ongoing first or second-year students, possess US citizenship or permanent residency, be interested in cardiovascular medicine, and possess the potential for making a contribution to medical research.

Ensure to go to the official Website or forward the necessary documents to the following; address

Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship

6849-B2 Peachtree Dunwoody Road

Atlanta, GA 30328

(678) 302-4222

[email protected]

Barrow Minority Doctoral Student Scholarship

Blacks seeking a Ph.D. in journalism or mass communications may be eligible for a $2,500 Barrow Minority Doctoral Student Scholarship from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications’ Communication Theory & Methodology Division (AEJMC).

Able to qualify beneficiaries would have to be US citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full-time in an approved graduate program, send two letters of recommendation, and then have an interest in data analysis in print or digital media.

To qualify, you have to be a US citizen or permanent resident, enrolled full-time in an approved graduate program, send two letters of recommendation, and then have an interest in data analysis in print or digital media.

234 Outlet Pointe Blvd.

Columbia, SC 29210

(803) 798-0271

[email protected]

Eastman Kodak Dr. Theophilus Sorrell Award

The Eastman Kodak Dr. Theophilus Sorrell Award was founded by the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) to provide $13,500 to black scholars seeking a doctoral degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or associated life sciences.

Applicants should be US citizens, full-time students at an approved graduate school, and have made considerable efforts to academic experiments.

P.O. Box 255

Blue Bell, PA 19422

[email protected]

CVS Caremark Pharmacy Scholarship

The CVS Caremark Pharmacy Scholarship is awarded to black scholars seeking a Ph.D. or PharmD in the pharmaceutical sciences in collaboration with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Participants should be full-time students with unfulfilled monetary needs, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and then have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Participants from Chicago State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, Texas Southern University, or the Xavier University of Louisiana are eligible to apply.

To be considered, you will have to be full-time students with unfulfilled monetary needs, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and then have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Only participants from Chicago State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, Texas Southern University, or the Xavier University of Louisiana are eligible to apply.

Note that you will have to visit their official website or forward the necessary documents to the following address;

One CVS Drive

Woonsocket, RI 02895

(401) 765-1500

[email protected]

Obtaining a Ph.D. will take a significant amount of pressure and sleeplessness for about five years. With increasing tuition costs, a doctorate could indeed cost you several hundred thousand dollars. Numerous minority students are impeded due to a lack of funds.

Scholarships provide sufficient financial support, allowing students to escape huge student loan debt. To manage your degree, apply to one of the following doctoral scholarships for black females and males.

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